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Heckmann Family History

Heckmann Surname Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by a hedge or by the boundary of an enclosure or who owned an enclosed lot in the forest.

It is derived from the Middle High German hecke and hegge, which means ‘hedge’.

This term is related to the word Heck.

The name combines elements that define both a location and a person.

In essence, it signifies a connection to nature and property ownership.

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


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Where is the Heckmann family from?

You can see how Heckmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckmann family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Heckmann families living in Essex. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heckmann's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Heckmann families in 1891.
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What did your Heckmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Worker was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heckmann. 100% of Heckmann women worked as a Domestic Worker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Worker
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heckmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Heckmann. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Heckmann. For the veterans among your Heckmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckmann lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heckmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heckmann in 1962 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckmann 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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