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Epperlein Family History

Epperlein 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: Eberlein, Epperley, Poehlein, Epperly, Perlin, Bauerlein, Espersen

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Where is the Epperlein family from?

You can see how Epperlein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epperlein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Epperlein family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Epperlein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Epperlein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epperlein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epperlein ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Epperlein ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 38 census records available for the last name Epperlein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epperlein 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Epperlein. 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 133 military records available for the last name Epperlein. For the veterans among your Epperlein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epperlein lifespan?

Between 1988 and 1998, in the United States, Epperlein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Epperlein in 1988 was 87, and 91 in 1998.

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