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Hept Family History

Hept 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: Heit, Hett, Heft, Hext, Helt, Hert, Hepp, He, Helm, Heck

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Where is the Hept family from?

You can see how Hept families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hept family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Hept families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Hept families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Hept's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Hept families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Hept 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 Hept ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Houseworker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hept. 100% of Hept men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Hept women worked as a Houseworker.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Houseworker
    100%

What Hept family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 457 census records available for the last name Hept. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hept 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Hept. 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 505 military records available for the last name Hept. For the veterans among your Hept ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hept lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Hept life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Hept in 1963 was 69, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Hept

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hept 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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