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Heckal Family History

Heckal 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: Heckel, Heck, Seckel, Heckle, Meckel, Hecksel, Hecker, Heckman

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Where is the Heckal family from?

You can see how Heckal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckal family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckal families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heckal families living in Kentucky. This was about 77% of all the recorded Heckal's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heckal families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckal 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 56 census records available for the last name Heckal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckal 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Heckal. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heckal. For the veterans among your Heckal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckal lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckal

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