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Hefkin Family History

Hefkin 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: Henkin, Heskin, Heflin, Heekin, Hankin, Haskin, Helin, Elkin, Belkin

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Where is the Hefkin family from?

You can see how Hefkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Hefkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hefkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hefkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 112 census records available for the last name Hefkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefkin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Hefkin. 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 19 military records available for the last name Hefkin. For the veterans among your Hefkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefkin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Hefkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hefkin in 1963 was 76, and 84 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefkin 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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