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Epperheimer Family History

Epperheimer 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, Berkheimer, Oppenheim, Gegenheimer, Bodenheimer

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Where is the Epperheimer family from?

You can see how Epperheimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epperheimer family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Epperheimer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Epperheimer families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Epperheimer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Epperheimer families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epperheimer 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 Epperheimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Epperheimer. 25% of Epperheimer men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    25%
  • Auditor
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Welder
    25%

What Epperheimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Epperheimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epperheimer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Epperheimer. 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 88 military records available for the last name Epperheimer. For the veterans among your Epperheimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epperheimer lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Epperheimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Epperheimer in 1956 was 51, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epperheimer 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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