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Heppner Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): occupational name for a dealer in hops a variant of Hoeppner . German: occupational name for a vineyard worker or for a maker of implements for cutting grapes from the vine (see Hepper ).

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


Similar surnames: Heppler, Hepper, Hoeppner, Hepner, Pepper, Hoepfner, Hopper, Tepper

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Where is the Heppner family from?

You can see how Heppner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heppner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Heppner family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Heppner's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Heppner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Heppner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Heppner. 100% of Heppner women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Heppner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Heppner. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Heppner. For the veterans among your Heppner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppner lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Heppner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Heppner in 1952 was 44, and 72 in 2004.

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