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Hieter Family History

Hieter 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: Heeter, Hiter, Dieter, Hiester, Hieber, Hueter, Heter, Peter, Winter

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Where is the Hieter family from?

You can see how Hieter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hieter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Hieter families living in Ontario. This was about 45% of all the recorded Hieter's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hieter families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieter 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 Hieter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hieter. 25% of Hieter men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    13%
  • Weaver
    13%
  • Foreman
    13%

What Hieter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Hieter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieter 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hieter. 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 105 military records available for the last name Hieter. For the veterans among your Hieter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieter lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Hieter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hieter in 1956 was 57, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hieter

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieter 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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