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Hechter Family History

Hechter 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: Fechter, Hechler, Wechter, Shechter, Hector, Becher, Richter, Dichter

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Where is the Hechter family from?

You can see how Hechter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hechter family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hechter families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Hechter families living in Worcestershire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hechter's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Hechter families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hechter 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 Hechter ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hechter. 60% of Hechter men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Hechter women worked as a Cashier. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hechter were Clerk and Typist.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Riding Instructor
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    34%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Secretary
    23%
  • Typist
    23%

What Hechter family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 900 census records available for the last name Hechter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechter 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 504 immigration records available for the last name Hechter. 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 252 military records available for the last name Hechter. For the veterans among your Hechter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechter lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hechter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hechter in 1962 was 80, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechter 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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