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Heepke Family History

Heepke 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: Heeke, Heese, Heike, Doepke, Heppe, Hueske, Hemple, Hopke, Hipke

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Where is the Heepke family from?

You can see how Heepke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heepke family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Heepke families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Heepke's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heepke families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heepke 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 59 census records available for the last name Heepke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heepke 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Heepke. 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 40 military records available for the last name Heepke. For the veterans among your Heepke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heepke lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1999, in the United States, Heepke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heepke in 1972 was 79, and 66 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heepke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heepke 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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