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Heckenlively Family History

Heckenlively 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: Heckenlaible, Mckelvey, Henley, Hackney, Edenfield, Checkley

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Where is the Heckenlively family from?

You can see how Heckenlively families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckenlively family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Heckenlively families living in Iowa. This was about 22% of all the recorded Heckenlively's in USA. Iowa and 1 other state had the highest population of Heckenlively families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckenlively surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heckenlively ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckenlively. 47% of Heckenlively men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heckenlively women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckenlively were Truck Driver and Student Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    47%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Student Nurse
    34%

What Heckenlively family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 656 census records available for the last name Heckenlively. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckenlively 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Heckenlively. 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 Heckenlively. For the veterans among your Heckenlively ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckenlively lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heckenlively life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heckenlively in 1964 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckenlively 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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