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Hettman Family History

Hettman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Hettmann: status name from regional (Silesian) Hettmann ‘headman leader or captain’ or from a Germanized form of the Sorbian cognate hejtman or Polish hetman (see Hetman ).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hettman family from?

You can see how Hettman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hettman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Hettman families living in British Columbia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hettman's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Hettman families in 1911.
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What did your Hettman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettman. 40% of Hettman men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hettman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hettman were Pipe Fitter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Pipe Fitter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%

What Hettman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hettman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettman 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 143 immigration records available for the last name Hettman. 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 164 military records available for the last name Hettman. For the veterans among your Hettman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hettman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hettman in 1963 was 51, and 60 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettman 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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