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Heklar Family History

Heklar 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: Heglar, Heller, Klar, Hegler, Heckler, Bellar, Sklar, Medlar, Heelan

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Where is the Heklar family from?

You can see how Heklar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heklar family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Heklar families living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heklar's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Heklar families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heklar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 25 census records available for the last name Heklar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heklar 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Heklar. 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 1 military records available for the last name Heklar. For the veterans among your Heklar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heklar lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Heklar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Heklar in 1969 was 65, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heklar 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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