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Heffker Family History

Heffker 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: Heffner, Heffler, Huffer, Hoffner, Reffner, Hefter, Hoeffner, Helfer

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Where is the Heffker family from?

You can see how Heffker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heffker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heffker families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heffker's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Heffker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heffker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Heffker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Heffker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heffker 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Heffker. 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 28 military records available for the last name Heffker. For the veterans among your Heffker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heffker lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Heffker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Heffker in 1967 was 45, and 78 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heffker 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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