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Hepplethwaite Family History

Hepplethwaite 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: Hebblethwaite, Thistlethwaite, Postlethwaite, Postlethwait

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Where is the Hepplethwaite family from?

You can see how Hepplethwaite families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepplethwaite family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Hepplethwaite families living in Lancashire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Hepplethwaite's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Hepplethwaite families in 1891.
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What did your Hepplethwaite ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Dock Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hepplethwaite. 100% of Hepplethwaite men worked as a Dock Labourer and 100% of Hepplethwaite 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Dock Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hepplethwaite family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Hepplethwaite. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepplethwaite 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Hepplethwaite. 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 5 military records available for the last name Hepplethwaite. For the veterans among your Hepplethwaite ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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