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Heppert Family History

Heppert 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: Hepper, Reppert, Leppert, Geppert, Eppert, Huppert, Hippert, Hoppert

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Where is the Heppert family from?

You can see how Heppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Heppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heppert families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heppert's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heppert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heppert. 34% of Heppert men worked as a Bookkeeper and 100% of Heppert women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Lithographer
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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What Heppert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 855 census records available for the last name Heppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppert 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Heppert. 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 287 military records available for the last name Heppert. For the veterans among your Heppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppert lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Heppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Heppert in 1963 was 64, and 88 in 2003.

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