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Hekkala Family History

Hekkala 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: Hakala, Heikkila, Pekala, Pakkala, Honkala, Penkala, Hietala, Sekula

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Where is the Hekkala family from?

You can see how Hekkala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekkala family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Hekkala families living in Massachusetts. This was about 40% of all the recorded Hekkala's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Hekkala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekkala 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 Hekkala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hekkala. 100% of Hekkala men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Hekkala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 106 census records available for the last name Hekkala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekkala 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Hekkala. 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 42 military records available for the last name Hekkala. For the veterans among your Hekkala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekkala lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Hekkala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hekkala in 1964 was 82, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hekkala

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hekkala 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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