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Hepton Family History

Hepton Surname Meaning

see Hebden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Hepton family from?

You can see how Hepton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 144 Hepton families living in Yorkshire. This was about 54% of all the recorded Hepton's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hepton families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepton 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 Hepton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hepton. 24% of Hepton men worked as a General Labourer and 77% of Hepton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepton were Colliery Hewer Heavy Wor and Household 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    24%
  • Incapacitated
    16%
  • Coal Hewer
    16%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Wor
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    77%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Hepton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepton 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 546 immigration records available for the last name Hepton. 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 290 military records available for the last name Hepton. For the veterans among your Hepton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepton lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Hepton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Hepton in 1963 was 89, and 85 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepton ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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