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Hertter Family History

Hertter 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: Hartter, Herter, Hertler, Hutter, Setter, Ketter, Herder, Netter

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Where is the Hertter family from?

You can see how Hertter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hertter family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hertter families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Hertter families living in Quebec. This was about 89% of all the recorded Hertter's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Hertter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hertter 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 Hertter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hertter. 60% of Hertter men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Hertter women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hertter were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

What Hertter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 433 census records available for the last name Hertter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hertter 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Hertter. 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 117 military records available for the last name Hertter. For the veterans among your Hertter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hertter lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Hertter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hertter in 1965 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hertter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hertter 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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