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Heuton Family History

Heuton Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Heuten: patronymic from a short form of an ancient Germanic compound name with the element hod ‘custody shield hood’.

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


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Where is the Heuton family from?

You can see how Heuton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heuton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heuton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Heuton families living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heuton's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heuton families in 1911.
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What did your Heuton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heuton. 60% of Heuton men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heuton 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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Heuton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heuton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heuton 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Heuton. 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 149 military records available for the last name Heuton. For the veterans among your Heuton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heuton lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heuton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heuton in 1962 was 78, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heuton 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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