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Hechinger Family History

Hechinger 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: Heringer, Buchinger, Henninger, Heininger, Hessinger, Wehinger

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Where is the Hechinger family from?

You can see how Hechinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hechinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 21 Hechinger families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Hechinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hechinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechinger 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 Hechinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hechinger. 50% of Hechinger men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Hechinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 997 census records available for the last name Hechinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechinger 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 473 immigration records available for the last name Hechinger. 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 372 military records available for the last name Hechinger. For the veterans among your Hechinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechinger lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hechinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hechinger in 1964 was 64, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hechinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechinger 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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