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Hepkin Family History

Hepkin 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: Henkin, Heskin, Hopkin, Heekin, Pepin, Hankin, Haskin, Helin, Hopkins

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Where is the Hepkin family from?

You can see how Hepkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Hepkin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Hepkin family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Hepkin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Hepkin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepkin 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 Hepkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hepkin. 100% of Hepkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hepkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 155 census records available for the last name Hepkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepkin 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Hepkin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Hepkin. For the veterans among your Hepkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepkin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Hepkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hepkin in 1967 was 73, and 76 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepkin 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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