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Heckenbach Family History

Heckenbach 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: Luckenbach, Rickenbach, Rockenbach, Hettenbach, Reichenbach

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Where is the Heckenbach family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckenbach. 50% of Heckenbach men worked as a Truck Labor.

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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

  • Truck Labor
    50%
  • Assembler
    50%

What Heckenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Heckenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckenbach 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 Heckenbach. 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 111 military records available for the last name Heckenbach. For the veterans among your Heckenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckenbach lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heckenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heckenbach in 1965 was 62, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckenbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckenbach 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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