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Heckers Family History

Heckers 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: Hecker, Heckert, Reckers, Beckers, Hacker, Ecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Heckers family from?

You can see how Heckers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckers family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckers families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heckers families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Heckers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heckers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heckers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckers. 60% of Heckers men worked as a Salesman.

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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
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Heckers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 185 census records available for the last name Heckers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckers 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Heckers. 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 64 military records available for the last name Heckers. For the veterans among your Heckers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckers lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Heckers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heckers in 1967 was 66, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckers

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckers 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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