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Heckh Family History

Heckh 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: Heck, Hecke, Beck, Peck, Hick, Pech, Hecht, Eck, Hock, Hoch

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Where is the Heckh family from?

You can see how Heckh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heckh family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckh's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heckh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckh 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 5 census records available for the last name Heckh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Heckh. 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 Heckh. For the veterans among your Heckh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckh lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1973, in the United States, Heckh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Heckh in 1965 was 84, and 80 in 1973.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckh 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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