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Eppels Family History

Eppels 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: Eppel, Eppers, Eppes, Appel, Epps, Epperly, Oppel, Elpers, Pels

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Where is the Eppels family from?

You can see how Eppels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppels family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Eppels family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppels's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eppels families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Eppels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppels 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Eppels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eppels. For the veterans among your Eppels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppels lifespan?

Average Eppels life expectancy in 1975 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppels 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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