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Hechel Family History

Hechel 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: Heckel, Heichel, Bechel, Rechel, Becher, Hecht, Rachel, Kachel, Hehl

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Where is the Hechel family from?

You can see how Hechel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hechel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hechel families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hechel's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hechel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Hechel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hechel. 37% of Hechel men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hechel women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hechel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Hechel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechel 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Hechel. 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 93 military records available for the last name Hechel. For the veterans among your Hechel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechel lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1998, in the United States, Hechel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hechel in 1973 was 61, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hechel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechel 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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