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Heep Family History

Heep Name Meaning

English: variant of Heap . German: variant of Heeb .

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


Similar surnames: Heeg, Keep, Hemp, Teer, Hees, Hepp, Heap, Her, Heye, Keer

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Where is the Heep family from?

You can see how Heep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 3 Heep families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Heep's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heep surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heep. 40% of Heep men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Heep women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Salesman
    40%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Home Help
    14%
  • Proprietor
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heep 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Heep. 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 694 military records available for the last name Heep. For the veterans among your Heep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heep lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heep in 1958 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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