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Hecko Family History

Hecko 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: Heck, Fecko, Hucko, Hecke, Herko, Beck, Hector, Peck, Hick, Hecht

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Where is the Hecko family from?

You can see how Hecko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecko family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hecko families living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Hecko's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Hecko families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecko surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hecko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hecko. 100% of Hecko men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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What Hecko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Hecko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecko 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Hecko. 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 56 military records available for the last name Hecko. For the veterans among your Hecko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecko lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Hecko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hecko in 1968 was 79, and 85 in 2004.

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