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Hiepler Family History

Hiepler 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: Hippler, Hepler, Heller, Bieler, Ziegler, Hiller, Hegler, Kieper

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Where is the Hiepler family from?

You can see how Hiepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hiepler family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hiepler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Hiepler family living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Hiepler's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Hiepler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hiepler 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 Hiepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Hiepler. 86% of Hiepler men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    86%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Hiepler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Hiepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hiepler 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Hiepler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hiepler. For the veterans among your Hiepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hiepler lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Hiepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Hiepler in 1964 was 65, and 74 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hiepler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hiepler 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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