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Hechtl Family History

Hechtl 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: Hecht, Hehl, Recht, Heckel, Becht, Fecht, Heichel, Hachtel, Bechel

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Where is the Hechtl family from?

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

There are 88 census records available for the last name Hechtl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hechtl 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Hechtl. 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 371 military records available for the last name Hechtl. For the veterans among your Hechtl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hechtl lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2003, in the United States, Hechtl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Hechtl in 1946 was 44, and 96 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hechtl 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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