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Heicke Family History

Heicke 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: Heike, Heick, Hecke, Eicke, Heinke, Heck, Hick, Heide, Eike, Heckle

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Where is the Heicke family from?

You can see how Heicke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heicke family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heicke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Heicke families living in Nova Scotia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heicke's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Heicke families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heicke 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 236 census records available for the last name Heicke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heicke 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Heicke. 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 71 military records available for the last name Heicke. For the veterans among your Heicke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heicke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Heicke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Heicke in 1963 was 83, and 91 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heicke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heicke 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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