This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Heppell family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Heppell Family History

Heppell Surname Meaning

see Hepple.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Heppell family from?

You can see how Heppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Heppell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 155 Heppell families living in Durham. This was about 33% of all the recorded Heppell's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Heppell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Heppell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Heppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Heppell. 25% of Heppell men worked as a General Labourer and 86% of Heppell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Heppell were Motor Driver and Housekeeper.

View Census Data for Heppell | Data not to scale

*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

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Colliery Stoneman
    13%
  • Motor Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    2%

What Heppell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Heppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppell census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Heppell

Passenger Lists

There are 931 immigration records available for the last name Heppell. 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.

View all Heppell immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 629 military records available for the last name Heppell. For the veterans among your Heppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Heppell military records

You've only scratched the surface of Heppell family history

Discover More

What is the average Heppell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Heppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Heppell in 1962 was 72, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Heppell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heppell 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Heppell family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial