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Hechte Family History

Hechte 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, Heckle, Recht, Fechter, Hache, Becht, Hyche, Hechler, Fecht

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Where is the Hechte family from?

You can see how Hechte families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechte family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hechte family living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechte's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Hechte families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechte 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 20 census records available for the last name Hechte. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechte 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Hechte. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hechte. For the veterans among your Hechte ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechte lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechte 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hechte

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