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Heiwtt Family History

Heiwtt 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, Hiott, Huitt, Hiatt

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Where is the Heiwtt family from?

You can see how Heiwtt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiwtt family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1891. The most Heiwtt families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Heiwtt families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiwtt's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Heiwtt families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Heiwtt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiwtt 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 Heiwtt. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heiwtt. For the veterans among your Heiwtt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiwtt lifespan?

Average Heiwtt life expectancy in 1966 was 95 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiwtt 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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