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Hejka Family History

Hejka 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: Hejna, Cejka, Heck, Belka, Berka, Pelka, Mejia, Melka, Heike, Huska

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Where is the Hejka family from?

You can see how Hejka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hejka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hejka family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hejka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hejka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Hejka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hejka 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Hejka. 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 Hejka. For the veterans among your Hejka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hejka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Hejka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hejka in 1962 was 76, and 70 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hejka 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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