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Epling Name Meaning

German: variant of Eplin (see Epple ).

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


Similar surnames: Eplin, Edling, Emling, Ebling, Elling, Exline, Ehling, Epting, Etling

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Where is the Epling family from?

You can see how Epling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epling family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Epling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Epling families living in Virginia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Epling's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Epling families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epling surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epling. 28% of Epling men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Epling women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epling were Farm Laborer and Housework. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    42%
  • Teacher
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Housework
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Epling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epling 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 206 immigration records available for the last name Epling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Epling. For the veterans among your Epling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epling lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Epling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Epling in 1947 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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