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Hectman Family History

Hectman 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, Heckman, Heitman, Hechtman, Herdman, Hackman, Hickman

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Where is the Hectman family from?

You can see how Hectman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hectman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hectman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Hectman families living in Iowa. This was about 38% of all the recorded Hectman's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Hectman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hectman 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 97 census records available for the last name Hectman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hectman 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Hectman. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hectman. For the veterans among your Hectman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hectman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1990, in the United States, Hectman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Hectman in 1970 was 63, and 85 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hectman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hectman 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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