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Heplin Family History

Heplin 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: Helin, Heslin, Heglin, Heflin, Eplin, Berlin, Melin, Pepin, Chaplin

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Where is the Heplin family from?

You can see how Heplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heplin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Heplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Heplin families living in Kentucky. This was about 39% of all the recorded Heplin's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Heplin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heplin 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 174 census records available for the last name Heplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heplin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Heplin. 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 27 military records available for the last name Heplin. For the veterans among your Heplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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