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Eppig Family History

Eppig 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: Epping, Epps, Puig, Empie, Epting, Essig, Eppel, Eppich, Epple, Seppi

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Where is the Eppig family from?

You can see how Eppig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppig family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Eppig families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eppig families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppig 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 Eppig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teaching and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppig. 50% of Eppig men worked as a Teaching and 100% of Eppig women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Teaching
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Eppig family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Eppig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppig 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Eppig. 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 106 military records available for the last name Eppig. For the veterans among your Eppig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppig lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2002, in the United States, Eppig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eppig in 1957 was 56, and 42 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppig

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppig 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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