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Hekel Family History

Hekel 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: Hegel, Heckel, Hebel, Sekel, Jekel, Hefel, Henkel, Peel, Hamel, Hees

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Where is the Hekel family from?

You can see how Hekel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hekel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Hekel families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hekel's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Hekel families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekel 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 Hekel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hekel. 30% of Hekel 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Baker
    15%
  • Watchman
    10%

What Hekel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 872 census records available for the last name Hekel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekel 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 183 immigration records available for the last name Hekel. 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 135 military records available for the last name Hekel. For the veterans among your Hekel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekel lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hekel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Hekel in 1963 was 70, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hekel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekel 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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