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Heckendorn Family History

Heckendorn Surname Meaning

German: topographic name composed of Middle High German hecke ‘hedge fence’ + genitive suffix -n + dorn ‘thorn’ or from Middle High German heckedorn ‘hawthorn’.

Compare Heckathorn and Heckethorn.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heckendorn family from?

You can see how Heckendorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckendorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckendorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Heckendorn family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckendorn's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heckendorn families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckendorn 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 Heckendorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckendorn. 25% of Heckendorn men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Manager
    13%

What Heckendorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heckendorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckendorn 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Heckendorn. 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 669 military records available for the last name Heckendorn. For the veterans among your Heckendorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckendorn lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Heckendorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Heckendorn in 1941 was 45, and 88 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckendorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckendorn 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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