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Eppen Family History

Eppen 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: Keppen, Eppel, Eppes, Deppen, Eden, Pepper, Ellen, Appel, Eisen

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Where is the Eppen family from?

You can see how Eppen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Eppen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eppen family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppen's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eppen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 345 census records available for the last name Eppen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppen 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 201 immigration records available for the last name Eppen. 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 84 military records available for the last name Eppen. For the veterans among your Eppen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Eppen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eppen in 1963 was 80, and 66 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppen 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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