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Hecman Family History

Hecman 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: Hetman, Herman, Helman, Henman, Heckman, Hegman, Heyman, Heiman

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Where is the Hecman family from?

You can see how Hecman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecman family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hecman family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hecman's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Hecman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecman 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 29 census records available for the last name Hecman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecman 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Hecman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Hecman. For the veterans among your Hecman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecman lifespan?

Average Hecman life expectancy in 1979 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecman 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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