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Heckman Family History

Heckman Surname Meaning

Dutch: topographic name for someone living near a fence or gate from Middle Dutch heck (see Heck).

In North America this surname may also be an altered form of the variant Hekman.

English: variant of Hickman.

Altered form of German Heckmann.

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


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Where is the Heckman family from?

You can see how Heckman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 58 Heckman families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Heckman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Heckman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckman 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 Heckman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heckman. 43% of Heckman men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 81% of Heckman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckman were General Engineer and Boot shoe Machinist.

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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

  • Cabinet Maker
    43%
  • Incapacitated
    29%
  • General Engineer
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Housewife
    5%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Boot shoe Machinist
    5%

What Heckman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 47,000 census records available for the last name Heckman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckman 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Heckman. 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 9,000 military records available for the last name Heckman. For the veterans among your Heckman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckman lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Heckman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heckman in 1940 was 44, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckman 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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