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Heckart Family History

Heckart Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Heckert.

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


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Where is the Heckart family from?

You can see how Heckart families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckart family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckart families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Heckart family living in Perthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckart's in Scotland. Perthshire had the highest population of Heckart families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckart 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 Heckart ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckart. 21% of Heckart men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Heckart women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckart were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Bookkeeper
    19%
  • Nurse
    19%

What Heckart family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heckart. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckart 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Heckart. 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 577 military records available for the last name Heckart. For the veterans among your Heckart ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckart lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Heckart life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heckart in 1943 was 29, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckart 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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