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Hieftje Family History

Hieftje 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: Tietje, Hefter, Hoeft, Piette, Haefele, Heft, Hefti, Kieft, Hefty

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Where is the Hieftje family from?

You can see how Hieftje families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieftje family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieftje families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Hieftje families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hieftje's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hieftje families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieftje surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hieftje ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hieftje. 100% of Hieftje men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Hieftje. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieftje 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hieftje. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hieftje. For the veterans among your Hieftje ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieftje lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hieftje life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hieftje in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2001.

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