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Heithe Family History

Heithe 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: Leite, Heath, Weith, Heide, Heit, Keith, Reith, Leith, Heather, Heike

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Where is the Heithe family from?

You can see how Heithe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heithe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Heithe families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Heithe families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heithe's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heithe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heithe 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 Heithe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Operator was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heithe. 100% of Heithe men worked as a Farm Operator.

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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

  • Farm Operator
    100%

What Heithe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Heithe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heithe 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heithe. 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 3 military records available for the last name Heithe. For the veterans among your Heithe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heithe lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Heithe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heithe in 1963 was 65, and 91 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heithe 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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