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Epple Family History

Epple Surname Meaning

South German (Swabia) and Swiss German: from a pet form of Eberhardt or Albrecht.

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


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Where is the Epple family from?

You can see how Epple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epple family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Epple families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Epple families living in Suffolk. This was about 50% of all the recorded Epple's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Epple families in 1891.
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What did your Epple ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epple. 25% of Epple men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Epple women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epple were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Epple. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Epple. For the veterans among your Epple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epple lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Epple life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Epple in 1947 was 35, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epple 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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