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Hepker Family History

Hepker Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Höpcker (see Hopke).

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


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Where is the Hepker family from?

You can see how Hepker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Hepker families living in London. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hepker's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hepker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepker 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 Hepker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepker. 59% of Hepker men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Hepker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepker were Machinist and Housekeeper.

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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
    59%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Hepker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hepker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepker 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Hepker. 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 156 military records available for the last name Hepker. For the veterans among your Hepker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hepker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Hepker in 1958 was 41, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepker 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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