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Eppenger Family History

Eppenger 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: Eppinger, Pippenger, Sprenger, Prenger, Springer, Penner, Pranger

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Where is the Eppenger family from?

You can see how Eppenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppenger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppenger families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Eppenger families living in New York. This was about 82% of all the recorded Eppenger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eppenger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppenger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eppenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppenger. 46% of Eppenger 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farm Laborer
    19%
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What Eppenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 426 census records available for the last name Eppenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppenger 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eppenger. 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 82 military records available for the last name Eppenger. For the veterans among your Eppenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppenger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Eppenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eppenger in 1965 was 84, and 83 in 2004.

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