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Heftka Family History

Heftka 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: Hefter, Heft, Hefti, Hefty, Pestka, Hedtke, Betka, Hata, Hector, Heck

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Where is the Heftka family from?

You can see how Heftka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heftka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heftka families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heftka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heftka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heftka 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 Heftka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heftka. 100% of Heftka men worked as a Porter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Porter
    100%

What Heftka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47 census records available for the last name Heftka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heftka 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heftka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Heftka. For the veterans among your Heftka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heftka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1996, in the United States, Heftka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heftka in 1962 was 70, and 67 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heftka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heftka 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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