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Hecksel Family History

Hecksel Name Meaning

German: probably a variant of Hexel from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name (Hago Hecco) formed with hag ‘enclosure protected place’ as the first element.

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


Similar surnames: Hessel, Heckel, Heidel, Eckel, Herpel, Henkel, Meckel, Hensel, Heusel

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Where is the Hecksel family from?

You can see how Hecksel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecksel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Hecksel families living in Minnesota. This was about 53% of all the recorded Hecksel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hecksel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecksel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hecksel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hecksel. 78% of Hecksel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Farming
    23%
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Census Records

There are 317 census records available for the last name Hecksel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecksel 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hecksel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 25 military records available for the last name Hecksel. For the veterans among your Hecksel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecksel lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2004, in the United States, Hecksel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hecksel in 1976 was 89, and 90 in 2004.

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