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Hecey Family History

Hecey Surname 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: Hevey, Heney, Hewey, Henry, Heck, Henley, Hey, Hees, Hecht, Lucey

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Where is the Hecey family from?

You can see how Hecey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecey families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Hecey family living in Massachusetts. This was 100% of all the recorded Hecey's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hecey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Hecey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecey 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Hecey. 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 10 military records available for the last name Hecey. For the veterans among your Hecey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecey lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Hecey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hecey in 1973 was 78, and 95 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecey ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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