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Epper Family History

Epper 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: Pepper, Lepper, Esper, Hepper, Nepper, Tepper, Opper, Eppler, Eppel

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Where is the Epper family from?

You can see how Epper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epper family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Epper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Epper families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Epper's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Epper families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epper 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 Epper ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epper. 37% of Epper men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Epper women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epper were Truck Driver and Laundress.

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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

  • Laborer
    37%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Epper family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Epper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epper 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 462 immigration records available for the last name Epper. 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 250 military records available for the last name Epper. For the veterans among your Epper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epper lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2002, in the United States, Epper life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Epper in 1955 was 49, and 62 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epper

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epper 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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