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Heyke Family History

Heyke 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: Heike, Heye, Hecke, Henke, Heyne, Heyde, Heeke, Heyse, Helke, Hyke

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Where is the Heyke family from?

You can see how Heyke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heyke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Heyke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heyke family living in Connecticut. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heyke's in USA. Connecticut and 1 other state had the highest population of Heyke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heyke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heyke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heyke. 100% of Heyke women worked as a Clerk. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%
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Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Heyke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heyke 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Heyke. 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 80 military records available for the last name Heyke. For the veterans among your Heyke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heyke lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Heyke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Heyke in 1945 was 26, and 82 in 2003.

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