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Heckson Family History

Heckson 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: Hickson, Henson, Jackson, Hecksel, Rickson, Heckman, Herson, Hewson

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Where is the Heckson family from?

You can see how Heckson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Heckson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Heckson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heckson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckson 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 Heckson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heckson. 100% of Heckson 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heckson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Heckson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckson 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Heckson. 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 20 military records available for the last name Heckson. For the veterans among your Heckson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckson lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1986, in the United States, Heckson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Heckson in 1964 was 77, and 96 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckson 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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