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Heckerson Family History

Heckerson 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: Eckerson, Hickerson, Henderson, Heckerman, Rickerson, Helgerson

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Where is the Heckerson family from?

You can see how Heckerson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckerson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckerson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Heckerson families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heckerson's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Heckerson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckerson 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 Heckerson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckerson. 44% of Heckerson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heckerson women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    44%
  • Clerk
    22%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Farming
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Heckerson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckerson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckerson 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Heckerson. 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 68 military records available for the last name Heckerson. For the veterans among your Heckerson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckerson lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Heckerson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Heckerson in 1970 was 40, and 94 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckerson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckerson 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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