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Heichert Family History

Heichert Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eichert, Weichert, Reichert, Teichert, Deichert, Keicher, Eicher

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Where is the Heichert family from?

You can see how Heichert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heichert family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heichert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Heichert families living in Indiana. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heichert's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Heichert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heichert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heichert ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heichert. 100% of Heichert 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
    100%

What Heichert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 423 census records available for the last name Heichert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heichert 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Heichert. 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 58 military records available for the last name Heichert. For the veterans among your Heichert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heichert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Heichert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Heichert in 1963 was 66, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heichert 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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