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Heckenberger Family History

Heckenberger 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: Guckenberger, Wertenberger, Hohenberger, Feltenberger, Leuenberger

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Where is the Heckenberger family from?

You can see how Heckenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckenberger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Heckenberger families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckenberger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heckenberger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckenberger 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 Heckenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckenberger. 100% of Heckenberger men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heckenberger women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Heckenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 262 census records available for the last name Heckenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckenberger 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Heckenberger. 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 242 military records available for the last name Heckenberger. For the veterans among your Heckenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckenberger lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Heckenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Heckenberger in 1966 was 65, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckenberger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckenberger 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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