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Hepps Family History

Hepps 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: Epps, Heppe, Hopps, Heaps, Hipps, Hepp, Happe, Hees, Apps, Hipp

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Where is the Hepps family from?

You can see how Hepps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepps family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Hepps families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Hepps families living in New York. This was about 63% of all the recorded Hepps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Hepps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepps 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 Hepps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepps. 32% of Hepps men worked as a Laborer and 45% of Hepps women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepps were Painter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Painter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    45%
  • Inspector
    34%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Hepps family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 536 census records available for the last name Hepps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepps 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Hepps. 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 58 military records available for the last name Hepps. For the veterans among your Hepps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepps lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Hepps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Hepps in 1965 was 61, and 74 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepps 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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