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Hekler Family History

Hekler 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: Heller, Hegler, Heckler, Heiler, Hemler, Hetler, Hepler, Hesler

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Where is the Hekler family from?

You can see how Hekler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hekler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Hekler families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekler's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hekler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekler 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 Hekler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hekler. 67% of Hekler men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    67%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Hekler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Hekler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekler 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 184 immigration records available for the last name Hekler. 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 35 military records available for the last name Hekler. For the veterans among your Hekler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekler lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Hekler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hekler in 1969 was 75, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hekler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekler 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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