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Heckerton Family History

Heckerton 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: Bickerton, Heckert, Heckerman, Eckerson, Hickerson, Leverton

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Where is the Heckerton family from?

You can see how Heckerton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckerton family name was found in the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1911. The most Heckerton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Heckerton families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckerton's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Heckerton families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Heckerton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckerton 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Heckerton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Heckerton. For the veterans among your Heckerton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckerton lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckerton 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckerton

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