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Heitrich Family History

Heitrich 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: Heidrich, Heinrich, Deitrich, Helfrich, Weinrich, Heimlich, Hedrich

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Where is the Heitrich family from?

You can see how Heitrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitrich family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Heitrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heitrich families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitrich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heitrich families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Heitrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitrich 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Heitrich. 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 13 military records available for the last name Heitrich. For the veterans among your Heitrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitrich lifespan?

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