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Hefke Family History

Hefke 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: Heike, Hecke, Henke, Heeke, Helke, Heck, Berke, Helle, Leake, Humke

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Where is the Hefke family from?

You can see how Hefke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hefke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hefke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Hefke families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Hefke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hefke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hefke 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 Hefke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hefke. 67% of Hefke men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Hefke women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Hefke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Hefke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hefke 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Hefke. 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 74 military records available for the last name Hefke. For the veterans among your Hefke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hefke lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Hefke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hefke in 1959 was 53, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hefke 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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