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Hettwer Family History

Hettwer Surname Meaning

German: from the ancient Germanic personal name Hathuward composed of the elements hadu ‘strife’ + ward ‘guard protection’.

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


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Where is the Hettwer family from?

You can see how Hettwer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettwer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hettwer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Hettwer families living in Illinois. This was about 47% of all the recorded Hettwer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Hettwer families in 1880.
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What did your Hettwer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hettwer. 65% of Hettwer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hettwer women worked as a Maid.

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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
    65%
  • Owner
    12%
  • Baker
    12%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hettwer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Hettwer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettwer 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Hettwer. 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 294 military records available for the last name Hettwer. For the veterans among your Hettwer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettwer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hettwer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Hettwer in 1963 was 67, and 75 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hettwer 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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