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Hepplestone Family History

Hepplestone Surname Meaning

local pronunciation of Heptonstall.

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


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Where is the Hepplestone family from?

You can see how Hepplestone families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hepplestone family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Hepplestone families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 88 Hepplestone families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Hepplestone's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Hepplestone families in 1891.
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What did your Hepplestone ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Hepplestone. 34% of Hepplestone men worked as a Farm Labourer and 74% of Hepplestone women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hepplestone were Coal Miner and Teacher (school).

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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

  • Farm Labourer
    34%
  • Bricklayer
    34%
  • Coal Miner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    74%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    7%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • Teacher (school)
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Hepplestone. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hepplestone 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Hepplestone. 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 124 military records available for the last name Hepplestone. For the veterans among your Hepplestone ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hepplestone lifespan?

Average Hepplestone life expectancy in 1984 was 87 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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