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Hettish Family History

Hettish 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: Hettich, Pettis, Bettis, Hettick, Gettis, Beamish, Hatzis, Heath

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Where is the Hettish family from?

You can see how Hettish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hettish family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hettish families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hettish families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Hettish's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hettish families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hettish surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hettish ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hettish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hettish 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Hettish. 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 39 military records available for the last name Hettish. For the veterans among your Hettish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hettish lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hettish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hettish in 1969 was 53, and 86 in 2004.

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