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Heckathorn Family History

Heckathorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heckendorn.

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


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Where is the Heckathorn family from?

You can see how Heckathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckathorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckathorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Heckathorn families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heckathorn's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heckathorn families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckathorn 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 Heckathorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckathorn. 28% of Heckathorn men worked as a Laborer and 42% of Heckathorn women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckathorn were Pumper and Waitress.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Plumber
    8%
  • Pumper
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    42%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Waitress
    12%

What Heckathorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heckathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckathorn 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Heckathorn. 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 864 military records available for the last name Heckathorn. For the veterans among your Heckathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckathorn lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Heckathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heckathorn in 1957 was 68, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckathorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckathorn 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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