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Hekland Family History

Hekland 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: Helland, Heiland, Hegland, Hetland, Holland, Harland, Newland

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Where is the Hekland family from?

You can see how Hekland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hekland family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Hekland families living in Orkney. This was 100% of all the recorded Hekland's in Scotland. Orkney had the highest population of Hekland families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 17 census records available for the last name Hekland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekland 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Hekland. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Hekland. For the veterans among your Hekland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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