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Heckt Family History

Heckt 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: Heck, Hecht, Hecke, Beck, Peck, Hick, Eck, Hock, Huck, Hack

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Where is the Heckt family from?

You can see how Heckt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckt family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heckt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Heckt families living in Iowa. This was about 79% of all the recorded Heckt's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Heckt families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heckt 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 Heckt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckt. 28% of Heckt men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Heckt women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckt were Proprietor and Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Stenographer
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%

What Heckt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckt 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Heckt. 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 236 military records available for the last name Heckt. For the veterans among your Heckt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckt lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Heckt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Heckt in 1965 was 71, and 24 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckt 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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