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Hepden Family History

Hepden Surname Meaning

see Hebden.

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


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Where is the Hepden family from?

You can see how Hepden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hepden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 19 Hepden families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Hepden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hepden families in 1891.
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What did your Hepden 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 Hepden. 50% of Hepden men worked as a General Labourer and 63% of Hepden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepden were Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    50%
  • Builders Labourer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    63%
  • Charwoman
    13%
  • Lane Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    9%

What Hepden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hepden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepden 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Hepden. 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 109 military records available for the last name Hepden. For the veterans among your Hepden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepden lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Hepden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Hepden in 1969 was 63, and 87 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepden

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepden 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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