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Heckerthorn Family History

Heckerthorn 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: Heckethorn, Heckathorn, Heckendorn, Hackathorn, Bickerton

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Where is the Heckerthorn family from?

You can see how Heckerthorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckerthorn family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckerthorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Heckerthorn family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckerthorn's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heckerthorn families in 1840.
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What did your Heckerthorn ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Heckerthorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckerthorn 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Heckerthorn. 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 24 military records available for the last name Heckerthorn. For the veterans among your Heckerthorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckerthorn lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1994, in the United States, Heckerthorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heckerthorn in 1978 was 76, and 65 in 1994.

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