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Hechk Family History

Hechk 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: Heck, Hecht, Beck, Peck, Hick, Pech, Eck, Hock, Hoch, Huck

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Where is the Hechk family from?

You can see how Hechk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechk family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hechk families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechk's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hechk families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 9 census records available for the last name Hechk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechk 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Hechk. 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 1 military records available for the last name Hechk. For the veterans among your Hechk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hechk

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