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Heiple Family History

Heiple Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Heibel or Heupel.

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


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Where is the Heiple family from?

You can see how Heiple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heiple family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heiple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 6 Heiple families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heiple's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heiple families in 1840.
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What did your Heiple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heiple. 28% of Heiple men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Heiple women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heiple were Dentist and 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Dentist
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%

What Heiple family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heiple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heiple 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Heiple. 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 450 military records available for the last name Heiple. For the veterans among your Heiple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heiple lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Heiple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heiple in 1949 was 48, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heiple 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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