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Hepler Name Meaning

German: variant of Heppler .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Hegler, Hetler, Hepner, Hepfer, Epler, Hefler, Hesler, Shepler

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Where is the Hepler family from?

You can see how Hepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 35 Hepler families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 59% of all the recorded Hepler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Hepler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Hepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepler. 22% of Hepler men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Hepler women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepler were Truck Driver and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Stenographer
    6%
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Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepler 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Hepler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hepler. For the veterans among your Hepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hepler in 1941 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

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