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Hekelaar Family History

Hekelaar 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: Heelan, Mckellar, Hebeler, Tazelaar, Kellar, Henegar, Heglar

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Where is the Hekelaar family from?

You can see how Hekelaar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekelaar family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hekelaar family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekelaar's in USA. California had the highest population of Hekelaar families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Hekelaar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekelaar 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Hekelaar. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hekelaar. For the veterans among your Hekelaar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekelaar lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1973, in the United States, Hekelaar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Hekelaar in 1967 was 82, and 75 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekelaar 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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