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Heppel Family History

Heppel Surname Meaning

see Hepple.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Heppel family from?

You can see how Heppel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heppel families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 32 Heppel families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Heppel's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Heppel families in 1911.
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What did your Heppel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Heppel. 50% of Heppel men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Journalier
    50%

What Heppel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Heppel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppel 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 636 immigration records available for the last name Heppel. 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 653 military records available for the last name Heppel. For the veterans among your Heppel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppel lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Heppel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Heppel in 1949 was 51, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heppel

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heppel 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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