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Hepfner Family History

Hepfner 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: Heppner, Hoepfner, Heffner, Heifner, Hefner, Hephner, Hepner, Hepfer

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Where is the Hepfner family from?

You can see how Hepfner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepfner family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepfner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Hepfner families living in Hertfordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hepfner's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hepfner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepfner 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 Hepfner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hepfner. 50% of Hepfner men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Hepfner women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepfner were Carpenter and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Domestic
    50%

What Hepfner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 600 census records available for the last name Hepfner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepfner 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Hepfner. 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 448 military records available for the last name Hepfner. For the veterans among your Hepfner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepfner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Hepfner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Hepfner in 1958 was 76, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepfner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepfner 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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