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Hepner Family History

Hepner Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Heppner.

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


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Where is the Hepner family from?

You can see how Hepner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepner family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Hepner families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Hepner families living in London. This was about 85% of all the recorded Hepner's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Hepner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hepner 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 Hepner ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hepner. 46% of Hepner 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    46%
  • No Occupation
    28%
  • Private Means
    28%

What Hepner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Hepner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepner 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Hepner. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Hepner. For the veterans among your Hepner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepner lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Hepner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Hepner in 1947 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hepner

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hepner 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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