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Hechsel Family History

Hechsel 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: Hecksel, Hessel, Bichsel, Heckel, Heisel, Hechler, Heichel, Heusel

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Where is the Hechsel family from?

You can see how Hechsel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechsel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hechsel families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechsel's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hechsel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechsel 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 Hechsel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hechsel. 100% of Hechsel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Hechsel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Hechsel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechsel 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hechsel. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hechsel. For the veterans among your Hechsel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechsel lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1994, in the United States, Hechsel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hechsel in 1969 was 81, and 98 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hechsel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechsel 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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