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Heckadon Family History

Heckadon 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: Heckaman, Heaton, Hockaday, Hendon, Heckmann, Hargadon, Heckendorn

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Where is the Heckadon family from?

You can see how Heckadon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckadon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heckadon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 13 Heckadon families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckadon's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heckadon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckadon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heckadon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckadon. 100% of Heckadon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heckadon women worked as a Housewife.

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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%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Heckadon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 344 census records available for the last name Heckadon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckadon 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Heckadon. 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 56 military records available for the last name Heckadon. For the veterans among your Heckadon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckadon lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Heckadon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heckadon in 1971 was 81, and 80 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckadon 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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