Hecla Family History

Hecla 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: Recla, Helm, Heck, Hecht, Hell, Helle, Vela, Halla, Perla, Hehl

148	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
1	Military Records
9	Immigration Records
41	Census and Voter Lists
48	Member Trees

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Where is the Hecla family from?

You can see how Hecla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecla family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hecla family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Hecla's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Hecla families in 1880.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecla 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 Hecla family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hecla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecla census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Hecla. 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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Military Records

There are 1 military records available for the last name Hecla. For the veterans among your Hecla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Hecla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hecla in 1960 was 53, and 83 in 1994.

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Hecla Surname Meaning

Where is the Hecla family from?

What Hecla family records will you find?

What is the average Hecla lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Hecla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Hecla in 1960 was 53, and 83 in 1994.

Hecla Family History

Hecla Surname Meaning

247 record(s) for Hecla

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What is the average Hecla lifespan?

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Hecla Surname Meaning

247 record(s) for Hecla

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Where is the Hecla family from?

What Hecla family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hecla family history

What is the average Hecla lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hecla family tree

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