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Hepsley Family History

Hepsley 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: Hemsley, Hensley, Heasley, Hesley, Hipsley, Helsley, Henley, Horsley

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Where is the Hepsley family from?

You can see how Hepsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepsley family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepsley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hepsley family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hepsley's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Hepsley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepsley 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 211 census records available for the last name Hepsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepsley 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 Hepsley. 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 14 military records available for the last name Hepsley. For the veterans among your Hepsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepsley lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1997, in the United States, Hepsley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Hepsley in 1968 was 59, and 57 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepsley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepsley 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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