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Eppen Family History

Eppen Name 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: Keppen, Eppel, Eppes, Deppen, Eden, Pepper, Ellen, Appel, Eisen

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Where is the Eppen family from?

You can see how Eppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eppen family living in Georgia. This was about 14% of all the recorded Eppen's in USA. Georgia and 6 other states had the highest population of Eppen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eppen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppen. 56% of Eppen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eppen women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Laborer
    45%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Eppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppen 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Eppen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 84 military records available for the last name Eppen. For the veterans among your Eppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Eppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eppen in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2001.

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