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Hecksher Family History

Hecksher 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: Heckler, Hecksel, Hecker, Hacker, Becher, Ecker, Decker, Necker

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Where is the Hecksher family from?

You can see how Hecksher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecksher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hecksher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Hecksher families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Hecksher's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hecksher families in 1880.
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What did your Hecksher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hecksher. 100% of Hecksher women worked as a Private Means. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Private Means
    100%
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What Hecksher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Hecksher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecksher 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Hecksher. 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 86 military records available for the last name Hecksher. For the veterans among your Hecksher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecksher lifespan?

Between 1953 and 1999, in the United States, Hecksher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Hecksher in 1953 was 60, and 82 in 1999.

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