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Eppes Family History

Eppes Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Epps. Dutch: variant of Eppens.

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


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Where is the Eppes family from?

You can see how Eppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Eppes families living in Kent. This was about 73% of all the recorded Eppes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eppes families in 1891.
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What did your Eppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppes. 40% of Eppes men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Eppes women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppes were Labor and Laborer.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    16%
  • Cook
    10%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Laborer
    10%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppes 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 356 immigration records available for the last name Eppes. 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 Eppes. For the veterans among your Eppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppes lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Eppes in 1957 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppes 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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