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Hjerpe Family History

Hjerpe Surname Meaning

Swedish: possibly a variant of Järpe a soldier's name from järpe ‘hazel grouse’.

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


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Where is the Hjerpe family from?

You can see how Hjerpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hjerpe family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Hjerpe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Hjerpe families living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Hjerpe's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Hjerpe families in 1880.
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What did your Hjerpe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hjerpe. 24% of Hjerpe men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hjerpe women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hjerpe were Clerk and Presser.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Clerk
    30%
  • Presser
    20%

What Hjerpe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hjerpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hjerpe 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 935 immigration records available for the last name Hjerpe. 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 260 military records available for the last name Hjerpe. For the veterans among your Hjerpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hjerpe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hjerpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hjerpe in 1962 was 62, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hjerpe 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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