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Heckbert Family History

Heckbert 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: Heckert, Herbert, Helbert, Heckler, Beckert, Hecker, Hockert, Hebert

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Where is the Heckbert family from?

You can see how Heckbert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckbert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckbert families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 26 Heckbert families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 74% of all the recorded Heckbert's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Heckbert families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckbert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heckbert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heckbert. 72% of Heckbert men worked as a Fisherman. .

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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 1921

  • Fisherman
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%
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What Heckbert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 714 census records available for the last name Heckbert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckbert 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Heckbert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 129 military records available for the last name Heckbert. For the veterans among your Heckbert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckbert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heckbert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Heckbert in 1958 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

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