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Hecton Family History

Hecton 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: Hector, Henton, Heaton, Helton, Ecton, Heuton, Heston, Becton, Hilton

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Where is the Hecton family from?

You can see how Hecton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecton families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there was 1 Hecton family living in Cheshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hecton's in United Kingdom. Cheshire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Hecton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecton 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 Hecton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hecton. 100% of Hecton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hecton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 323 census records available for the last name Hecton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecton 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Hecton. 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 40 military records available for the last name Hecton. For the veterans among your Hecton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecton lifespan?

Between 1976 and 1996, in the United States, Hecton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hecton in 1976 was 69, and 86 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hecton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecton 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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