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Heckerman Family History

Heckerman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Häckermann: occupational name for a butcher or woodcutter

an elaborated form of Häcker (see Hacker).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Heckerman family from?

You can see how Heckerman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckerman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckerman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Heckerman families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckerman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Heckerman families in 1891.
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What did your Heckerman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heckerman. 24% of Heckerman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Heckerman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heckerman were Salesman and Home Maker.

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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
    24%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Home Maker
    50%

What Heckerman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heckerman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckerman 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Heckerman. 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 280 military records available for the last name Heckerman. For the veterans among your Heckerman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckerman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heckerman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heckerman in 1962 was 59, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckerman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckerman 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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