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Epplett Family History

Epplett 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: Plett, Eppler, Epple, Ellett, Eppert, Eppley, Apple, Everett, Platt

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Where is the Epplett family from?

You can see how Epplett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epplett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epplett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Epplett family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Epplett's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Epplett families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epplett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epplett ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Epplett. 50% of Epplett 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Publisher
    50%
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What Epplett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 940 census records available for the last name Epplett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epplett 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Epplett. 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 33 military records available for the last name Epplett. For the veterans among your Epplett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epplett lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Epplett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Epplett in 1966 was 63, and 57 in 2003.

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