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Hetfield Family History

Hetfield 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: Hatfield, Sheffield, Belfield, Westfield, Whitfield, Hosfield

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Where is the Hetfield family from?

You can see how Hetfield families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetfield family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hetfield families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Hetfield families living in New Jersey. This was about 42% of all the recorded Hetfield's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hetfield families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hetfield 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 Hetfield ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetfield. 34% of Hetfield men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Hetfield women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetfield were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    22%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
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What Hetfield family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hetfield. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetfield 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hetfield. 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 480 military records available for the last name Hetfield. For the veterans among your Hetfield ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetfield lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hetfield life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hetfield in 1962 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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