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Heckard Family History

Heckard Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Heckert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heckard family from?

You can see how Heckard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Heckard families living in Derbyshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckard's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Heckard families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckard 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 Heckard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckard. 31% of Heckard men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Heckard women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckard were Salesman and Proprietor.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%

What Heckard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heckard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckard 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Heckard. 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 722 military records available for the last name Heckard. For the veterans among your Heckard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckard lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heckard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heckard in 1949 was 46, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckard

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckard 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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