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Heckenburg Family History

Heckenburg 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: Hackenburg, Mecklenburg, Tecklenburg, Hackenberg, Hockenbury

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Where is the Heckenburg family from?

You can see how Heckenburg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckenburg family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Heckenburg families living in Iowa. This was about 92% of all the recorded Heckenburg's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heckenburg families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckenburg surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Heckenburg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckenburg 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Heckenburg. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heckenburg. For the veterans among your Heckenburg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckenburg lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckenburg 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckenburg

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