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Hetzelt Family History

Hetzelt 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, Netzel, Metzel, Henzel, Hettel, Etzel, Hutzel, Oetzel

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Where is the Hetzelt family from?

You can see how Hetzelt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzelt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hetzelt family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetzelt's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hetzelt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetzelt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Hetzelt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzelt 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Hetzelt. 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 29 military records available for the last name Hetzelt. For the veterans among your Hetzelt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzelt lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1984, in the United States, Hetzelt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hetzelt in 1963 was 77, and 77 in 1984.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetzelt 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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