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Eppenbaugh Family History

Eppenbaugh 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: Rodenbaugh, Redenbaugh, Erpenbach, Osenbaugh, Bedenbaugh, Hixenbaugh

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Where is the Eppenbaugh family from?

You can see how Eppenbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppenbaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eppenbaugh families living in South Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eppenbaugh's in USA. South Dakota had the highest population of Eppenbaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppenbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eppenbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppenbaugh. 100% of Eppenbaugh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Eppenbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppenbaugh 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eppenbaugh. 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 35 military records available for the last name Eppenbaugh. For the veterans among your Eppenbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppenbaugh lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Eppenbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eppenbaugh in 1963 was 79, and 97 in 2000.

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