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Hepinstall Family History

Hepinstall 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: Heckstall, Henshall, Aspinwall, Hensell, Tunstall, Westall, Minshall

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Where is the Hepinstall family from?

You can see how Hepinstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepinstall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepinstall families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 11 Hepinstall families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Hepinstall's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hepinstall families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepinstall 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 Hepinstall ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Hepinstall. 100% of Hepinstall men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hepinstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepinstall 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 Hepinstall. 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 121 military records available for the last name Hepinstall. For the veterans among your Hepinstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepinstall lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hepinstall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hepinstall in 1963 was 81, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepinstall 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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