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Hecks Family History

Hecks Surname Meaning

Apparently a variant of Hicks. Compare Thomas Hicks 1623, Robt Hecks 1648 in IGI (Sowton, Devon); William Hicks 1654, Mary Hecks 1758 in IGI (Pitminster, Somerset).

Sometimes a variant of Heck with post-medieval excrescent -s. Compare John Parter Heck 1727, John Hecks 1734 in IGI (Snaith, WR Yorks).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Hecks family from?

You can see how Hecks families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hecks family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hecks families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 77 Hecks families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Hecks's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hecks families in 1911.
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What did your Hecks ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Hecks. 63% of Hecks men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hecks women worked as a Teacher.

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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
    63%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Labourer
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Teacher
    100%

What Hecks family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hecks. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hecks 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Hecks. 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 455 military records available for the last name Hecks. For the veterans among your Hecks ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hecks lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Hecks life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hecks in 1966 was 65, and 62 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hecks 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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