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Heckenast Family History

Heckenast 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: Heckert, Heckart, Hackett, Beckett, Kienast, Heikes, Hengst, Heenan

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Where is the Heckenast family from?

You can see how Heckenast families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckenast family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Heckenast family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckenast's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heckenast families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckenast surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 28 census records available for the last name Heckenast. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckenast 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Heckenast. 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 16 military records available for the last name Heckenast. For the veterans among your Heckenast ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckenast lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1993, in the United States, Heckenast life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Heckenast in 1961 was 34, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckenast 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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