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Hepley Family History

Hepley 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: Henley, Healey, Hesley, Hedley, Shepley, Hefley, Epley, Herley

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Where is the Hepley family from?

You can see how Hepley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Hepley family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Hepley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hepley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hepley ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Proprietor
    100%
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Census Records

There are 320 census records available for the last name Hepley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepley 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Hepley. 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 57 military records available for the last name Hepley. For the veterans among your Hepley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Hepley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hepley in 1963 was 86, and 85 in 1997.

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