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Heckes Family History

Heckes 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: Heikes, Heckel, Hecker, Hecke, Eckes, Henkes, Beckes, Meckes, Heck

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Where is the Heckes family from?

You can see how Heckes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heckes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Heckes families living in Minnesota. This was about 39% of all the recorded Heckes's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Heckes families in 1880.
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What did your Heckes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckes. 43% of Heckes men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heckes women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckes were Salesman and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farmer
    32%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckes 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Heckes. 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 134 military records available for the last name Heckes. For the veterans among your Heckes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckes lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Heckes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heckes in 1967 was 73, and 87 in 2002.

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