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Heppeler Family History

Heppeler 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: Heppler, Weppler, Heppner, Hepper, Eppler, Peppler, Hebeler, Hippler

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Where is the Heppeler family from?

You can see how Heppeler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppeler family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Heppeler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Heppeler families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heppeler's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Heppeler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppeler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heppeler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housewife was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heppeler. 100% of Heppeler women worked as a Housewife. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Heppeler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppeler 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 Heppeler. 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 66 military records available for the last name Heppeler. For the veterans among your Heppeler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppeler lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1995, in the United States, Heppeler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Heppeler in 1966 was 81, and 33 in 1995.

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