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Heckey Family History

Heckey 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: Heckel, Hecker, Hickey, Hockey, Hecke, Beckey, Leckey, Heck, Hacker

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Where is the Heckey family from?

You can see how Heckey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckey families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1840 there was 1 Heckey family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heckey's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Heckey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckey 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 Heckey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckey. 19% of Heckey men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Heckey women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckey were Clerk and Bookkeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    21%
  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heckey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckey 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 563 immigration records available for the last name Heckey. 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 226 military records available for the last name Heckey. For the veterans among your Heckey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckey lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Heckey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heckey in 1969 was 80, and 87 in 2001.

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