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Hechelman Family History

Hechelman 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: Michelman, Deckelman, Heckerman, Eckelman, Eshelman, Henkelman

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Where is the Hechelman family from?

You can see how Hechelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechelman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hechelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hechelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechelman 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 60 census records available for the last name Hechelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechelman 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Hechelman. 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 20 military records available for the last name Hechelman. For the veterans among your Hechelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechelman lifespan?

Average Hechelman life expectancy in 1980 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechelman 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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