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Hect Family History

Hect 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, Hecht, Heit, Hett, Heft, Hext, Helt, Hert, Beck, He

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Where is the Hect family from?

You can see how Hect families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hect family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hect families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Hect families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Hect's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Hect families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hect 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 Hect ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Grocer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hect. 34% of Hect men worked as a Grocer and 50% of Hect women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hect were Farmer and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Grocer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%

What Hect family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 443 census records available for the last name Hect. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hect 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Hect. 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 48 military records available for the last name Hect. For the veterans among your Hect ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hect lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hect life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hect in 1968 was 76, and 84 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hect 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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