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Hieke Family History

Hieke 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: Hilke, Kieke, Hipke, Rieke, Heeke, Hinke, Pike, Hick, Humke, Hake

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Where is the Hieke family from?

You can see how Hieke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hieke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hieke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Hieke families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Hieke's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Hieke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hieke 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 Hieke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Hieke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Hieke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hieke 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Hieke. 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 102 military records available for the last name Hieke. For the veterans among your Hieke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hieke lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Hieke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Hieke in 1952 was 54, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hieke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hieke 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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