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Hecathorn Family History

Hecathorn Surname 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: Heckathorn, Heckethorn, Hathorn, Hackathorn, Henthorn, Hector, Heaton

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Where is the Hecathorn family from?

You can see how Hecathorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecathorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hecathorn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 29 Hecathorn families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hecathorn's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hecathorn families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 387 census records available for the last name Hecathorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecathorn 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Hecathorn. 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 80 military records available for the last name Hecathorn. For the veterans among your Hecathorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecathorn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hecathorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hecathorn in 1967 was 83, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecathorn ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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