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Hepple Family History

Hepple Surname Meaning

From Hepple in Rothbury (Northumb), which is recorded as Hyephal in 1229 and Hephale in 1250. The place-name derives from Old English hēope ‘rose hip’ or hēopa ‘dog rose bramble’.

Additionally, it includes halh meaning ‘nook or corner of land’.

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


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Where is the Hepple family from?

You can see how Hepple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepple family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Hepple families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 275 Hepple families living in Durham. This was about 52% of all the recorded Hepple's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Hepple families in 1891.
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What did your Hepple ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hepple. 15% of Hepple men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 76% of Hepple women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepple were Lorry Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Colliery Hewer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Bus Driver
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    76%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    3%
  • Housewife
    2%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Hepple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepple 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Hepple. 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 734 military records available for the last name Hepple. For the veterans among your Hepple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepple lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Hepple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Hepple in 1954 was 34, and 59 in 2003.

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