This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eppelsheimer family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eppelsheimer Family History

Eppelsheimer 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: Oppenheimer, Melsheimer, Herbolsheimer, Gensheimer, Berkheimer

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eppelsheimer family from?

You can see how Eppelsheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppelsheimer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppelsheimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Eppelsheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 36% of all the recorded Eppelsheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eppelsheimer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppelsheimer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eppelsheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and School Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppelsheimer. 100% of Eppelsheimer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eppelsheimer women worked as a School Teacher.

View Census Data for Eppelsheimer | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • School Teacher
    100%

What Eppelsheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 761 census records available for the last name Eppelsheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppelsheimer census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eppelsheimer

Passenger Lists

There are 128 immigration records available for the last name Eppelsheimer. 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.

View all Eppelsheimer immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Eppelsheimer. For the veterans among your Eppelsheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eppelsheimer military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eppelsheimer family history

Discover More

What is the average Eppelsheimer lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Eppelsheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eppelsheimer in 1955 was 67, and 94 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppelsheimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppelsheimer 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eppelsheimer family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial