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Heppley Family History

Heppley 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: Heppler, Eppley, Henley, Hemsley, Hensley, Healey, Heasley, Whelpley

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Where is the Heppley family from?

You can see how Heppley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heppley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Heppley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heppley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heppley families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Heppley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppley 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Heppley. 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 4 military records available for the last name Heppley. For the veterans among your Heppley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppley lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1996, in the United States, Heppley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Heppley in 1980 was 81, and 96 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heppley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heppley 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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