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Hekman Family History

Hekman Surname Meaning

Dutch: variant of Heckman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Hekman family from?

You can see how Hekman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hekman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Hekman family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Hekman families in 1871.
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What did your Hekman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hekman. 43% of Hekman men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • President
    15%

What Hekman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 578 census records available for the last name Hekman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekman 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 342 immigration records available for the last name Hekman. 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 130 military records available for the last name Hekman. For the veterans among your Hekman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekman lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hekman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hekman in 1963 was 75, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekman 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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