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Eppens Family History

Eppens Surname Meaning

Dutch and German: patronymic from the personal name Eppe or Eppo.

It is a pet form of an ancient Germanic name.

This name is possibly composed with the element eber meaning ‘boar’.

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


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Where is the Eppens family from?

You can see how Eppens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eppens family living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppens's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Eppens families in 1891.
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What did your Eppens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppens. 67% of Eppens 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
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 728 census records available for the last name Eppens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppens 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Eppens. 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 113 military records available for the last name Eppens. For the veterans among your Eppens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eppens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eppens in 1963 was 56, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppens 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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