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Heckeler Family History

Heckeler 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: Heckler, Seckler, Heckle, Keckler, Sheckler, Heckel, Beckler, Hackler

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Where is the Heckeler family from?

You can see how Heckeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckeler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckeler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heckeler families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heckeler's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heckeler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckeler 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 172 census records available for the last name Heckeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckeler 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Heckeler. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heckeler. For the veterans among your Heckeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckeler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Heckeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heckeler in 1969 was 65, and 47 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckeler 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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