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Eppehimer Family History

Eppehimer 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: Oppenheimer, Rinehimer, Boehmer, Speiser, Peiser, Rehmer, Preiser

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Where is the Eppehimer family from?

You can see how Eppehimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppehimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppehimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 23 Eppehimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 77% of all the recorded Eppehimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eppehimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppehimer 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 Eppehimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppehimer. 34% of Eppehimer men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Proprietor
    23%

What Eppehimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 505 census records available for the last name Eppehimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppehimer 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Eppehimer. 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 132 military records available for the last name Eppehimer. For the veterans among your Eppehimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppehimer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eppehimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eppehimer in 1964 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppehimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppehimer 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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