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Eplin Family History

Eplin Surname Meaning

South German: variant of Epplin a variant of Epple.

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


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Where is the Eplin family from?

You can see how Eplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eplin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eplin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eplin family living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eplin's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Eplin families in 1891.
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What did your Eplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eplin. 64% of Eplin men worked as a Laborer and 72% of Eplin women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eplin were Track Man and Housekeeper.

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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
    64%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Track Man
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    72%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Eplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eplin 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Eplin. 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 328 military records available for the last name Eplin. For the veterans among your Eplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eplin lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eplin in 1955 was 61, and 70 in 2004.

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