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Heekes Family History

Heekes 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: Heikes, Heeke, Henkes, Weekes, Hees, Hermes, Berkes, Eakes, Wheeles

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Where is the Heekes family from?

You can see how Heekes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heekes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heekes families living in Indiana. This was about 86% of all the recorded Heekes's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heekes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heekes 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 Heekes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heekes. 100% of Heekes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Heekes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Heekes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heekes 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Heekes. 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 5 military records available for the last name Heekes. For the veterans among your Heekes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heekes lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heekes 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heekes

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