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Heckendorf Family History

Heckendorf Name Meaning

German: habitational name from an unidentified place probably named with Middle Low German hecke ‘hedge fence’ + genitive or plural suffix -n + dorp dorf ‘hamlet village’. The name occurs mainly in northern Germany (Ratzeburg).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Heckendorn, Beckendorf, Mittendorf, Hilgendorf, Dockendorf

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Where is the Heckendorf family from?

You can see how Heckendorf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckendorf family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckendorf families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 16 Heckendorf families living in Wisconsin. This was about 41% of all the recorded Heckendorf's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heckendorf families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckendorf surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heckendorf ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckendorf. 25% of Heckendorf men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Heckendorf women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckendorf were Salesman and Bookkeeper. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    43%
  • Waitress
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    29%
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What Heckendorf family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckendorf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckendorf 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 241 immigration records available for the last name Heckendorf. 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 310 military records available for the last name Heckendorf. For the veterans among your Heckendorf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckendorf lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Heckendorf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heckendorf in 1948 was 47, and 94 in 2004.

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