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Hekiert Family History

Hekiert 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: Herbert, Helbert, Heier, Heckert, Hemmert, Heinert, Hergert, Hebert

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Where is the Hekiert family from?

You can see how Hekiert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekiert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Hekiert family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekiert's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hekiert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekiert 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 35 census records available for the last name Hekiert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekiert 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Hekiert. 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 50 military records available for the last name Hekiert. For the veterans among your Hekiert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekiert lifespan?

Between 1998 and 2003, in the United States, Hekiert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Hekiert in 1998 was 77, and 75 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekiert 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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