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Hechtman Family History

Hechtman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Hecht.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hechtman family from?

You can see how Hechtman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechtman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hechtman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Hechtman families living in Minnesota. This was about 76% of all the recorded Hechtman's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Hechtman families in 1880.
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What did your Hechtman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hechtman. 42% of Hechtman men worked as a Salesman and 24% of Hechtman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hechtman were Mechanic and Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Proprietor
    13%
  • Planter
    7%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    24%
  • Stenographer
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Teacher
    16%

What Hechtman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hechtman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechtman 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 Hechtman. 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 191 military records available for the last name Hechtman. For the veterans among your Hechtman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechtman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Hechtman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hechtman in 1961 was 51, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechtman 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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