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Heckathorne Family History

Heckathorne 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: Heckathorn, Heckethorn, Hackathorn, Hathorne, Henthorne, Hawthorne

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Where is the Heckathorne family from?

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

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckathorne. 28% of Heckathorne men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Heckathorne women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckathorne were Labor and Typist.

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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%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Teacher
    22%
  • Housekeeper
    22%
  • Typist
    15%

What Heckathorne family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckathorne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckathorne 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Heckathorne. 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 490 military records available for the last name Heckathorne. For the veterans among your Heckathorne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckathorne lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Heckathorne life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Heckathorne in 1963 was 82, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckathorne 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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