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Hepstall Family History

Hepstall 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: Westall, Heckstall, Henshall, Kelsall, Hensell, Tunstall, Horsfall

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Where is the Hepstall family from?

You can see how Hepstall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepstall family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hepstall families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Hepstall families living in Alabama. This was 100% of all the recorded Hepstall's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Hepstall families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepstall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Hepstall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Hepstall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepstall 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Hepstall. 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 7 military records available for the last name Hepstall. For the veterans among your Hepstall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepstall lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Hepstall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Hepstall in 1967 was 83, and 34 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepstall 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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