Heeper History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Etymology of Heeper

What does the name Heeper mean?

The name Heeper reached England in the great wave of migration following the Norman Conquest of 1066. The Heeper family lived in Lancashire.

Early Origins of the Heeper family

The surname Heeper was first found in Lancashire where they held a family seat from very early times and were granted lands by Duke William of Normandy, their liege Lord, for their distinguished assistance at the Battle of Hastings in 1066 A.D.

Early History of the Heeper family

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Heeper Spelling Variations

Before the advent of the printing press and the first dictionaries, the English language was not standardized. Sound was what guided spelling in the Middle Ages, so one person's name was often recorded under several variations during a single lifetime. Spelling variations were common, even among the names of the most literate people. Known variations of the Heeper family name include Heap, Heaps and others.

Early Notables of the Heeper family

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Migration of the Heeper family

To escape the political and religious chaos of this era, thousands of English families began to migrate to the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. The passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe; however, those who made the voyage safely were encountered opportunities that were not available to them in their homeland. Many of the families that reached the New World at this time went on to make important contributions to the emerging nations of the United States and Canada. Research into various historical records has revealed some of first members of the Heeper family to immigrate North America: Richard Heap settled in Virginia in 1657; Mary Heap settled in Virginia in 1705; Benjamin, George, Henry, John, Thomas Heap arrived in Philadelphia between 1840 and 1865..