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Eppley Name Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Epple . English: variant of Apley .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Epley, Appley, Eckley, Eley, Earley, Poley, Emley, Apley, Exley

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Where is the Eppley family from?

You can see how Eppley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Eppley families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppley's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eppley families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eppley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppley. 26% of Eppley men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Eppley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppley were Salesman and 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eppley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppley 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Eppley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eppley. For the veterans among your Eppley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eppley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eppley in 1944 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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