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Eppell Family History

Eppell 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: Appell, Eppel, Appel, Elwell, Pell, Ezell, Epperly, Oppel, Capell

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Where is the Eppell family from?

You can see how Eppell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppell family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eppell family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eppell's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Eppell families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppell 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 Eppell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mechanic was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppell. 100% of Eppell men worked as a Mechanic.

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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

  • Mechanic
    100%

What Eppell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Eppell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppell 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Eppell. 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 12 military records available for the last name Eppell. For the veterans among your Eppell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppell lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Eppell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Eppell in 1968 was 94, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppell 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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