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Herpin Family History

Herpin Surname Meaning

French: variant of Harpin ‘harper’. This surname is also found in Germany where it is of Huguenot origin.

In the US it is most common in LA and TX.

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Herpin family from?

You can see how Herpin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Herpin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Herpin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Herpin families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Herpin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Herpin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Herpin 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 Herpin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Herpin. 41% of Herpin men worked as a Farmer and 72% of Herpin women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Herpin were Hire Laber 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    41%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Hire Laber
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    72%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Herpin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Herpin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Herpin 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 235 immigration records available for the last name Herpin. 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 577 military records available for the last name Herpin. For the veterans among your Herpin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Herpin lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Herpin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Herpin in 1961 was 64, and 81 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Herpin 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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