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Hechst Family History

Hechst 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: Hecht, Hoechst, Herbst, Recht, Hengst, Becht, Hearst, Fecht, Herst

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Where is the Hechst family from?

You can see how Hechst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechst family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hechst families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechst's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Hechst families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechst 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 34 census records available for the last name Hechst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechst 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 Hechst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hechst. For the veterans among your Hechst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechst lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1991, in the United States, Hechst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Hechst in 1988 was 66, and 69 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechst 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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