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Eppihimer Family History

Eppihimer 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: Eppinger, Ethier, Pothier, Eppler, Eimer, Birkhimer, Ehmer, Poirier

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Where is the Eppihimer family from?

You can see how Eppihimer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppihimer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppihimer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Eppihimer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppihimer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eppihimer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppihimer 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 Eppihimer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eppihimer. 36% of Eppihimer 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
    36%
  • Salesman
    22%
  • Painter
    15%
  • Machinist
    15%

What Eppihimer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 361 census records available for the last name Eppihimer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppihimer 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Eppihimer. 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 149 military records available for the last name Eppihimer. For the veterans among your Eppihimer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppihimer lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eppihimer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eppihimer in 1963 was 81, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppihimer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppihimer 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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