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Heitcher Family History

Heitcher 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: Letcher, Witcher, Pitcher, Keicher, Hitchen, Eicher, Hatcher, Reicher

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Where is the Heitcher family from?

You can see how Heitcher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitcher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heitcher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Heitcher families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitcher's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heitcher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitcher 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 67 census records available for the last name Heitcher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitcher 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Heitcher. 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 12 military records available for the last name Heitcher. For the veterans among your Heitcher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitcher lifespan?

Average Heitcher life expectancy in 1976 was 60 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitcher 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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