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Hepperle Family History

Hepperle 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: Epperly, Hepper, Hemmerle, Hemperly, Aupperle, Heberle, Epperley

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Where is the Hepperle family from?

You can see how Hepperle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepperle family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Hepperle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Hepperle families living in Iowa. This was about 67% of all the recorded Hepperle's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Hepperle families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepperle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hepperle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepperle. 40% of Hepperle men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hepperle women worked as a Teacher. .

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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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Laborer
    40%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Hepperle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 911 census records available for the last name Hepperle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepperle 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Hepperle. 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 133 military records available for the last name Hepperle. For the veterans among your Hepperle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepperle lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Hepperle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Hepperle in 1957 was 53, and 89 in 2004.

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