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Heep Family History

Heep Surname Meaning

English: variant of Heap. German: variant of Heeb.

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


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Where is the Heep family from?

You can see how Heep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heep family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Heep families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Heep families living in Lancashire. This was about 18% of all the recorded Heep's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Heep families in 1891.
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What did your Heep ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Weaver and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heep. 100% of Heep men worked as a Cotton Weaver and 80% of Heep 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Weaver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Cotton Beamer
    20%

What Heep family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Heep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heep 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 591 immigration records available for the last name Heep. 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 694 military records available for the last name Heep. For the veterans among your Heep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heep lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Heep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Heep in 1958 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heep

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heep 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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