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Hecl Family History

Hecl 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, Hell, Hehl, Heil, Hejl, Heyl, Heal, Herl, Hebl, Bell

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Where is the Hecl family from?

You can see how Hecl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecl family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hecl family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hecl's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Hecl families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hecl surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hecl ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Hecl ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Hecl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecl 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Hecl. 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 11 military records available for the last name Hecl. For the veterans among your Hecl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecl lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1988, in the United States, Hecl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Hecl in 1969 was 80, and 89 in 1988.

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