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Hektner Family History

Hektner 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: Heitner, Kettner, Leitner, Henner, Hefter, Heppner, Hester, Hettler

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Where is the Hektner family from?

You can see how Hektner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hektner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hektner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Hektner families living in North Dakota. This was about 33% of all the recorded Hektner's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Hektner families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hektner 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 Hektner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hektner. 67% of Hektner men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Hektner women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hektner were Salesman and Clerk.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Salesman
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Hektner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 311 census records available for the last name Hektner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hektner 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hektner. 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 62 military records available for the last name Hektner. For the veterans among your Hektner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hektner lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hektner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hektner in 1965 was 72, and 87 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hektner 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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