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Hetzner Name Meaning

German: variant of Hetzel

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


Similar surnames: Hetzler, Hetzer, Fetzner, Betzler, Betzner, Hepner, Setzler, Metzker

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Where is the Hetzner family from?

You can see how Hetzner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hetzner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hetzner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Hetzner families living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hetzner's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Hetzner families in 1880.
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What did your Hetzner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hetzner. 35% of Hetzner men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Hetzner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hetzner were Farming and Potter Machine Operator. .

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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

  • Farmer
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Potter Machine Operator
    40%
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Census Records

There are 998 census records available for the last name Hetzner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hetzner 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Hetzner. 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 542 military records available for the last name Hetzner. For the veterans among your Hetzner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hetzner lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Hetzner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hetzner in 1959 was 25, and 75 in 2003.

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