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Hepler Family History

Hepler Surname Meaning

German: variant of Heppler.

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


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Where is the Hepler family from?

You can see how Hepler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Hepler families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Hepler's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Hepler families in 1891.
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What did your Hepler ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, House Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hepler. 100% of Hepler men worked as a House Painter and 100% of Hepler 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

  • House Painter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Hepler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 16,000 census records available for the last name Hepler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepler 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 818 immigration records available for the last name Hepler. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Hepler. For the veterans among your Hepler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepler lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Hepler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1941, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Hepler in 1941 was 32, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepler

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepler 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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