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Eppa Family History

Eppa 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: Epps, Epp, Papa, Apa, Apps, Lipa, Espy, Rapa, Popa, Repp

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Where is the Eppa family from?

You can see how Eppa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Eppa families living in Virginia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Eppa's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Eppa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppa 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 Eppa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppa. 78% of Eppa men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    78%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Eppa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 410 census records available for the last name Eppa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppa 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Eppa. 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 Eppa. For the veterans among your Eppa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppa lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1988, in the United States, Eppa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eppa in 1968 was 82, and 77 in 1988.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppa 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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