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Hephner Family History

Hephner Surname Meaning

Altered form under classical influence of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Heffner.

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


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Where is the Hephner family from?

You can see how Hephner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hephner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hephner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 42 Hephner families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hephner's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hephner families in 1911.
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What did your Hephner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hephner. 56% of Hephner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hephner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hephner were Laborer and Typist.

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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
    56%
  • Machinist
    9%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Teacher
    27%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Typist
    14%

What Hephner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Hephner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hephner 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 152 immigration records available for the last name Hephner. 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 112 military records available for the last name Hephner. For the veterans among your Hephner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hephner lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Hephner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Hephner in 1950 was 29, and 49 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hephner 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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