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Van Hecke Surname Meaning

Flemish (also Vanhecke) and Dutch: habitational name for someone from any of various minor places called (ten) Hekke from Dutch hek ‘fench’.

For example, this term is used in East and West Flanders.

This surname is also found in France (Nord).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Van Hecke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Hecke family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Hecke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Van Hecke family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Van Hecke's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Van Hecke families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 962 census records available for the last name Van Hecke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Hecke 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 715 immigration records available for the last name Van Hecke. 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 287 military records available for the last name Van Hecke. For the veterans among your Van Hecke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Hecke lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Van Hecke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Van Hecke in 1971 was 70, and 76 in 2004.

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