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Heotis Family History

Heotis Name 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: Pettis, Bettis, Heis, Estis, Hefti, Hoots, Hartis, Hennis, Huestis

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Where is the Heotis family from?

You can see how Heotis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heotis family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heotis family living in Iowa. This was about 25% of all the recorded Heotis's in USA. Iowa and 3 other states had the highest population of Heotis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heotis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heotis ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Heotis ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Heotis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heotis 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Heotis. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Heotis. For the veterans among your Heotis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heotis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heotis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heotis in 1964 was 63, and 65 in 2004.

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