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Hepfer Family History

Hepfer Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Höpfer (see Hopfer).

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


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Where is the Hepfer family from?

You can see how Hepfer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepfer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hepfer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Hepfer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Hepfer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hepfer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepfer 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 Hepfer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepfer. 39% of Hepfer men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Hepfer women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepfer were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    25%
  • Servant
    25%
  • Operator
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%

What Hepfer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hepfer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepfer 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Hepfer. 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 361 military records available for the last name Hepfer. For the veterans among your Hepfer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepfer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hepfer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Hepfer in 1964 was 62, and 67 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepfer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepfer 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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