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Hekele Family History

Hekele 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: Hefele, Bekele, Helle, Heckle, Hegel, Hagele, Heckel, Fedele, Kezele

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Where is the Hekele family from?

You can see how Hekele families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekele family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hekele family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekele's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hekele families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekele 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 Hekele ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hekele. 100% of Hekele 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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Hekele family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 136 census records available for the last name Hekele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekele 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Hekele. 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 28 military records available for the last name Hekele. For the veterans among your Hekele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekele lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1998, in the United States, Hekele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hekele in 1966 was 79, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hekele

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekele 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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