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Van Hecker Family History

Van Hecker 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: Van Hecke, Van Acker, Van Sickel, Van Eck, Van Hee, Van Leer

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Where is the Van Hecker family from?

You can see how Van Hecker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hecker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Van Hecker family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hecker's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Van Hecker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Van Hecker 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 369 census records available for the last name Van Hecker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hecker 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Van Hecker. 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 179 military records available for the last name Van Hecker. For the veterans among your Van Hecker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hecker lifespan?

Between 1987 and 1992, in the United States, Van Hecker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Van Hecker in 1987 was 71, and 67 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Van Hecker 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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