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Hetzman Family History

Hetzman 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: Hetman, Heitzman, Kietzman, Herdman, Hegeman, Herman, Helman, Henman

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Where is the Hetzman family from?

You can see how Hetzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetzman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hetzman family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hetzman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hetzman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetzman 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 258 census records available for the last name Hetzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzman 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hetzman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hetzman. For the veterans among your Hetzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Hetzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hetzman in 1965 was 72, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hetzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hetzman 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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