Hekter Family History

Hekter 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: Hefter, Hester, Heeter, Herter, Hexter, Heater, Heiter, Heter, Hector, Peter

111	Birth, Marriage, and Deaths
8	Military Records
31	Immigration Records
52	Census and Voter Lists
64	Member Trees

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Where is the Hekter family from?

You can see how Hekter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekter family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hekter family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekter's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hekter families in 1920.

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekter 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 Record

There are 52 census records available for the last name Hekter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekter census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Hekter. 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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Military Records

There are 8 military records available for the last name Hekter. For the veterans among your Hekter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hekter in 1968 was 76, and 94 in 2000.

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Hekter Surname Meaning

Where is the Hekter family from?

What Hekter family records will you find?

What is the average Hekter lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Hekter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hekter in 1968 was 76, and 94 in 2000.

Hekter Family History

Hekter Surname Meaning

266 record(s) for Hekter

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Hekter Surname Meaning

266 record(s) for Hekter

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Where is the Hekter family from?

What Hekter family records will you find?

Census Record

Passenger List

Military Records

You've only scratched the surface of Hekter family history

What is the average Hekter lifespan?

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Hekter family tree

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