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Hekers Family History

Hekers 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: Hees, Heyer, Heier, Evers, Reker, Peters, Nevers, Beers, Heber

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Where is the Hekers family from?

You can see how Hekers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekers family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Hekers family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekers's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hekers families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekers surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Hekers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekers 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hekers. 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 2 military records available for the last name Hekers. For the veterans among your Hekers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekers lifespan?

Average Hekers life expectancy in 1996 was 73 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekers 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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