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Hephenson Family History

Hephenson 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: Stephenson, Mcpherson, Ellenson, Henderson, Henson, Berenson

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Where is the Hephenson family from?

You can see how Hephenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hephenson family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1891. The most Hephenson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Hephenson families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Hephenson's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hephenson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hephenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 71 census records available for the last name Hephenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hephenson 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Hephenson. 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 16 military records available for the last name Hephenson. For the veterans among your Hephenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hephenson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hephenson 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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