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Heckford Family History

Heckford Surname Meaning

from Heckford now Heckfordbridge in Stanway (Essex) which is recorded as Ekford in 1357.

The place-name derives from an uncertain initial element + Old English ford ‘shallow place by which water can be crossed ford’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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You can see how Heckford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Heckford families living in British Columbia. This was about 44% of all the recorded Heckford's in Canada. British Columbia and 1 other province had the highest population of Heckford families in 1911.
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What did your Heckford ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Cultivat was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heckford. 100% of Heckford men worked as a Cultivat.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Cultivat
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heckford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckford 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Heckford. 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 256 military records available for the last name Heckford. For the veterans among your Heckford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heckford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heckford in 1963 was 77, and 30 in 2003.

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