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Eppmeyer Family History

Eppmeyer 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: Meyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer, Kammeyer, Altmeyer, Sellmeyer, Speyer

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Where is the Eppmeyer family from?

You can see how Eppmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppmeyer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppmeyer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Eppmeyer families living in Missouri. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eppmeyer's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eppmeyer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppmeyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 67 census records available for the last name Eppmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppmeyer 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eppmeyer. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eppmeyer. For the veterans among your Eppmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppmeyer lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Eppmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eppmeyer in 1972 was 72, and 65 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppmeyer 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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