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Heckelman Family History

Heckelman 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: Deckelman, Heckerman, Eckelman, Henkelman, Fackelman, Heckman

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Where is the Heckelman family from?

You can see how Heckelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckelman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckelman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heckelman family living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckelman's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Heckelman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckelman 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 Heckelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckelman. 30% of Heckelman men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    30%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Waiter
    24%
  • Stock Clerk
    12%

What Heckelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckelman 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Heckelman. 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 257 military records available for the last name Heckelman. For the veterans among your Heckelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckelman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Heckelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Heckelman in 1959 was 42, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckelman 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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