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Hetz Family History

Hetz Surname Meaning

German:: from a pet form of Hermann. (Bavaria): variant of Hatz.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hetz family from?

You can see how Hetz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Hetz families living in Maryland. This was about 19% of all the recorded Hetz's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Hetz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetz surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hetz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetz. 23% of Hetz men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hetz women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetz were Machinist and Inspector.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • House Work
    12%
  • Inspector
    12%

What Hetz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hetz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetz census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 798 immigration records available for the last name Hetz. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Hetz. For the veterans among your Hetz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetz lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hetz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hetz in 1962 was 75, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetz ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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