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Erpenstein Family History

Erpenstein 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: Eisenstein, Hertenstein, Greenstein, Orenstein, Bernstein, Einstein

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Where is the Erpenstein family from?

You can see how Erpenstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erpenstein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Erpenstein family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Erpenstein's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Erpenstein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erpenstein 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 47 census records available for the last name Erpenstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erpenstein 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Erpenstein. 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 76 military records available for the last name Erpenstein. For the veterans among your Erpenstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erpenstein lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Erpenstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Erpenstein in 1965 was 88, and 85 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erpenstein 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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