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Heppes Family History

Heppes 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: Hepper, Heppe, Hoppes, Eppes, Happe, Pepper, Hees, Hermes, Hopper

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Where is the Heppes family from?

You can see how Heppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Heppes families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Heppes's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Heppes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppes 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 Heppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heppes. 50% of Heppes 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Heppes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 331 census records available for the last name Heppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppes 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Heppes. 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 251 military records available for the last name Heppes. For the veterans among your Heppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Heppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Heppes in 1970 was 60, and 83 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heppes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heppes 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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