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Heppenheimer Family History

Heppenheimer 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: Oppenheimer, Gegenheimer, Veitenheimer, Meisenheimer, Oppenheim

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Where is the Heppenheimer family from?

You can see how Heppenheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Heppenheimer family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Heppenheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Heppenheimer families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Heppenheimer's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Heppenheimer families in 1891.
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What did your Heppenheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Heppenheimer. 100% of Heppenheimer men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Heppenheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Heppenheimer 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 451 immigration records available for the last name Heppenheimer. 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 176 military records available for the last name Heppenheimer. For the veterans among your Heppenheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Heppenheimer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Heppenheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Heppenheimer in 1968 was 78, and 94 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Heppenheimer 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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