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Hepsworth Family History

Hepsworth 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: Hepworth, Hemsworth, Bedsworth, Housworth, Elsworth, Holsworth

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Where is the Hepsworth family from?

You can see how Hepsworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepsworth family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hepsworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hepsworth families living in Essex. This was 100% of all the recorded Hepsworth's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Hepsworth families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepsworth 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 Hepsworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hepsworth. 100% of Hepsworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hepsworth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 286 census records available for the last name Hepsworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepsworth 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Hepsworth. 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 22 military records available for the last name Hepsworth. For the veterans among your Hepsworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepsworth lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2002, in the United States, Hepsworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Hepsworth in 1978 was 75, and 72 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepsworth

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepsworth 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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