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Heppler Name Meaning

South German and Swiss German: occupational name for a vineyard laborer or a maker of sickles and implements for cutting grapes from the vine (see Hepper ). Compare Hepler .

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


Similar surnames: Heppner, Hepper, Eppler, Heppe, Weppler, Hippler, Wappler, Hebeler

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Where is the Heppler family from?

You can see how Heppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Heppler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Heppler family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Heppler's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Heppler families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Heppler. 18% of Heppler men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Heppler women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heppler were Carpenter 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
    18%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Carpenter
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Heppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppler 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 414 immigration records available for the last name Heppler. 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 456 military records available for the last name Heppler. For the veterans among your Heppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppler lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Heppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heppler in 1956 was 55, and 73 in 2004.

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