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Heckermann Family History

Heckermann 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: Heckerman, Eckermann, Ackermann, Heckmann, Heuermann, Eckerman

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Where is the Heckermann family from?

You can see how Heckermann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckermann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckermann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Heckermann families living in Missouri. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heckermann's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Heckermann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckermann 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 151 census records available for the last name Heckermann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckermann 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Heckermann. 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 37 military records available for the last name Heckermann. For the veterans among your Heckermann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckermann lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heckermann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heckermann in 1957 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckermann 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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