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Heeke Family History

Heeke Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Heeke near Bramsche or Heek on the Dinkel river.

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


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Where is the Heeke family from?

You can see how Heeke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heeke family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heeke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 30 Heeke families living in Wisconsin. This was about 51% of all the recorded Heeke's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Heeke families in 1880.
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What did your Heeke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heeke. 42% of Heeke men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Heeke women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    42%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Heeke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Heeke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heeke 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Heeke. 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 192 military records available for the last name Heeke. For the veterans among your Heeke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heeke lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Heeke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Heeke in 1961 was 27, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heeke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heeke 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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