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Heps Family History

Heps 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: Hees, Hess, Heis, Heys, Heaps, Hepp, He, Reis, Helm, Heck

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Where is the Heps family from?

You can see how Heps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heps family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heps families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Heps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Heps families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heps 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 Heps ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heps. 100% of Heps men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Heps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heps 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Heps. 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 80 military records available for the last name Heps. For the veterans among your Heps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heps lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Heps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Heps in 1965 was 69, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heps 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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