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Heppler Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a vineyard laborer or a maker of sickles and implements for cutting grapes from the vine (see Hepper ). Compare Hepler .

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


Similar surnames: Heppner, Hepper, Eppler, Heppe, Weppler, Hippler, Wappler, Hebeler

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Where is the Heppler family from?

You can see how Heppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heppler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 13 Heppler families living in Ontario. This was about 87% of all the recorded Heppler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Heppler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Book Keeper was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heppler. 100% of Heppler women worked as a Book Keeper. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Book Keeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppler 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Heppler. 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 456 military records available for the last name Heppler. For the veterans among your Heppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heppler in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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