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Heckens Family History

Heckens Name 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: Heikes, Heiken, Heckel, Hecker, Heckert, Mickens, Becken, Reckers

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Where is the Heckens family from?

You can see how Heckens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Heckens families living in Kansas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heckens's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Heckens families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heckens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heckens. 100% of Heckens 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Heckens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckens 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heckens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 40 military records available for the last name Heckens. For the veterans among your Heckens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckens lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Heckens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heckens in 1962 was 68, and 74 in 2002.

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