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Heieck Family History

Heieck 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: Heick, Heineck, Heck, Hick, Heier, Heien, Reeck, Rieck, Lebeck, Herek

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Where is the Heieck family from?

You can see how Heieck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heieck family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heieck families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heieck's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heieck families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heieck 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 157 census records available for the last name Heieck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heieck 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Heieck. 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 217 military records available for the last name Heieck. For the veterans among your Heieck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heieck lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Heieck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Heieck in 1964 was 82, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heieck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heieck 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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