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Hetsinger Family History

Hetsinger 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: Hessinger, Hettinger, Letsinger, Getsinger, Betsinger, Heisinger

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Where is the Hetsinger family from?

You can see how Hetsinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetsinger family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hetsinger family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hetsinger's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hetsinger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Hetsinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetsinger 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 Hetsinger. 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 Hetsinger. For the veterans among your Hetsinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetsinger lifespan?

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