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Hekma Family History

Hekma 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: Helm, Hetman, Heim, Herman, Helman, Henman, Hemme, Heckman, Gemma

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hekma 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 25 census records available for the last name Hekma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hekma 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 72 immigration records available for the last name Hekma. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Hekma. For the veterans among your Hekma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hekma lifespan?

Between 1992 and 1995, in the United States, Hekma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Hekma in 1992 was 81, and 77 in 1995.

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