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Hec Family History

Hec 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: He, Heck, Hey, Hee, Hew, Dec, Her, Hem, Heo, Han

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Where is the Hec family from?

You can see how Hec families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hec family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Hec families were found in USA in 1920, and Canada in 1911. In 1920 there was 1 Hec family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hec's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hec families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hec 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 Hec ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wire Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hec. 100% of Hec women worked as a Wire Worker.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Wire Worker
    100%

What Hec family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 177 census records available for the last name Hec. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hec 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Hec. 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 91 military records available for the last name Hec. For the veterans among your Hec ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hec lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Hec life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hec in 1980 was 88, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hec

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hec 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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