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Epner Family History

Epner Surname 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: Depner, Egner, Ebner, Gepner, Kepner, Hepner, Epler, Exner, Berner

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Where is the Epner family from?

You can see how Epner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epner family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Epner families living in New York. This was about 76% of all the recorded Epner's in USA. New York had the highest population of Epner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epner surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Epner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epner. 44% of Epner men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Epner women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Salesman
    44%
  • Tailor
    19%
  • Operator
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Epner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 907 census records available for the last name Epner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epner 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Epner. 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 194 military records available for the last name Epner. For the veterans among your Epner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epner lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Epner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Epner in 1964 was 71, and 89 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epner ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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