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Hepburne Family History

Hepburne Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Hepburn, Sherburne, Shelburne, Melbourne, Hembree, Redburn, Newburn

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Where is the Hepburne family from?

You can see how Hepburne families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepburne family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepburne families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Hepburne families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Hepburne's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Hepburne families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepburne surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 200 census records available for the last name Hepburne. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepburne 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 126 immigration records available for the last name Hepburne. 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 66 military records available for the last name Hepburne. For the veterans among your Hepburne ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepburne lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepburne 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepburne

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