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Heckle Family History

Heckle Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Heckel.

English: probably a variant of Heckles with loss of final -s; this is itself a variant of Eccles.

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


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Where is the Heckle family from?

You can see how Heckle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heckle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heckle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Heckle family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Heckle's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Heckle families in 1911.
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What did your Heckle ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heckle. 50% of Heckle men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Heckle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heckle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heckle 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 403 immigration records available for the last name Heckle. 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 612 military records available for the last name Heckle. For the veterans among your Heckle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heckle lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heckle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Heckle in 1961 was 45, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heckle

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heckle 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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