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Heik Family History

Heik 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: Heck, Heim, Heit, Leik, Heid, Heike, Heil, Heis, Heick, Hein

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Where is the Heik family from?

You can see how Heik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heik family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heik families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heik family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Heik's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heik families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heik 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 295 census records available for the last name Heik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heik 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Heik. 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 55 military records available for the last name Heik. For the veterans among your Heik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heik lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1996, in the United States, Heik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heik in 1965 was 82, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heik 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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