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Epting Name Meaning

German: habitational name from any of various places called Eptingen for example in Baden and Switzerland.

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


Similar surnames: Epping, Elling, Hepting, Elting, Metting, Ensing, Spring, Erling

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Where is the Epting family from?

You can see how Epting families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epting family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Epting families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 14 Epting families living in South Carolina. This was about 74% of all the recorded Epting's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Epting families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epting surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epting ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epting. 26% of Epting men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Epting women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epting were Farming 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Stenographer
    18%
  • Saleslady
    11%
  • Teacher
    11%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Epting. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epting 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 384 immigration records available for the last name Epting. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, 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 Epting. For the veterans among your Epting ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epting lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Epting life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Epting in 1946 was 37, and 70 in 2004.

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