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Heckles Family History

Heckles Surname Meaning

variant of Eccles with prosthetic H-.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heckles family from?

You can see how Heckles families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckles family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckles families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 35 Heckles families living in Durham. This was about 78% of all the recorded Heckles's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heckles families in 1891.
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What did your Heckles ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Putter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heckles. 100% of Heckles men worked as a Colliery Putter and 100% of Heckles women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Putter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckles. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckles 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Heckles. 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 181 military records available for the last name Heckles. For the veterans among your Heckles ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckles lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Heckles life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heckles in 1963 was 77, and 80 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckles 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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