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Eppert Family History

Eppert Surname Meaning

North German: from the personal name Eberhardt or Egbert. Compare Eppard.

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


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Where is the Eppert family from?

You can see how Eppert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppert family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Eppert families living in Ohio. This was about 63% of all the recorded Eppert's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eppert families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppert 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 Eppert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Dancer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppert. 34% of Eppert men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eppert women worked as a Dancer.

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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
    34%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Salesman
    21%
  • Clerk
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Dancer
    100%

What Eppert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eppert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppert 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 345 immigration records available for the last name Eppert. 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 817 military records available for the last name Eppert. For the veterans among your Eppert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppert lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Eppert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eppert in 1958 was 66, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppert 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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