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Heepe Family History

Heepe Name 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: Heese, Heppe, Heeke, Heep, Hespe, Heape, Hempe, Hope, Happe, Hees

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Where is the Heepe family from?

You can see how Heepe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heepe family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Heepe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Heepe families living in Minnesota. This was about 38% of all the recorded Heepe's in USA. Minnesota and 1 other state had the highest population of Heepe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heepe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heepe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Plumber was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heepe. 60% of Heepe men worked as a Plumber. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Plumber
    60%
  • Salesman
    40%
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What Heepe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 350 census records available for the last name Heepe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heepe 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Heepe. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 145 military records available for the last name Heepe. For the veterans among your Heepe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heepe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1999, in the United States, Heepe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Heepe in 1968 was 76, and 82 in 1999.

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