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Hetzell Family History

Hetzell Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hetzel, Wetzell, Hutzell, Hensell, Netzel, Ezell, Metzel, Henzel

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Where is the Hetzell family from?

You can see how Hetzell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzell family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetzell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Hetzell families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetzell's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hetzell families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetzell 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 Hetzell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Registered Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetzell. 82% of Hetzell men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hetzell women worked as a Registered Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    82%
  • Clerical
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Registered Nurse
    100%

What Hetzell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hetzell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzell 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 146 immigration records available for the last name Hetzell. 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 201 military records available for the last name Hetzell. For the veterans among your Hetzell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzell lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Hetzell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hetzell in 1975 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetzell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetzell 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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