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Hechmann Family History

Hechmann 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: Heckmann, Ehmann, Lehmann, Lachmann, Rehmann, Heilmann, Heumann

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Where is the Hechmann family from?

You can see how Hechmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hechmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hechmann families living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Hechmann's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Hechmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechmann 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 60 census records available for the last name Hechmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechmann 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Hechmann. 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 69 military records available for the last name Hechmann. For the veterans among your Hechmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechmann lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Hechmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Hechmann in 1966 was 56, and 82 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechmann 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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