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Heppard Family History

Heppard 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: Peppard, Leppard, Sheppard, Eppard, Leopard, Hepper, Heard, Henard

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Where is the Heppard family from?

You can see how Heppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Heppard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Heppard families living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Heppard's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Heppard families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Heppard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heppard. 50% of Heppard men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Heppard women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heppard were Truck Driver and 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Cook
    23%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
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What Heppard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppard 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 251 immigration records available for the last name Heppard. 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 317 military records available for the last name Heppard. For the veterans among your Heppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppard lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Heppard in 1962 was 86, and 68 in 2004.

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