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Eppard Family History

Eppard Surname Meaning

German: variant of Eppert and in North America (also) an altered form of this.

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


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Where is the Eppard family from?

You can see how Eppard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppard family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppard families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Eppard families living in Channel Islands. This was about 67% of all the recorded Eppard's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Eppard families in 1891.
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What did your Eppard ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppard. 26% of Eppard men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Eppard women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppard were Carpenter 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
    26%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Operator
    24%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Eppard family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eppard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppard 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Eppard. 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 620 military records available for the last name Eppard. For the veterans among your Eppard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppard lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Eppard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eppard in 1954 was 29, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppard 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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