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Heckethorn Family History

Heckethorn Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heckendorn.

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


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Where is the Heckethorn family from?

You can see how Heckethorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckethorn family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckethorn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heckethorn family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckethorn's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heckethorn families in 1891.
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What did your Heckethorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckethorn. 59% of Heckethorn 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
    59%
  • Laborer
    42%

What Heckethorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 954 census records available for the last name Heckethorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckethorn 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Heckethorn. 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 211 military records available for the last name Heckethorn. For the veterans among your Heckethorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckethorn lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Heckethorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Heckethorn in 1962 was 59, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckethorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckethorn 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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