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Heitt Family History

Heitt 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: Hewitt, Heit, Hitt, Hett, Keitt, Heitz, Heist, Huitt, Heidt, Hutt

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Where is the Heitt family from?

You can see how Heitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heitt families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Heitt families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heitt's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heitt 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 Heitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heitt. 100% of Heitt men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heitt 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Heitt. 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 109 military records available for the last name Heitt. For the veterans among your Heitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heitt lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2001, in the United States, Heitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heitt in 1955 was 49, and 69 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heitt 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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