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Eppler Family History

Eppler Surname Meaning

South German: occupational name for a fruit grower or dealer from Middle High German epfeler ‘grower of or dealer in apples’.

German: patronymic from Eppel.

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


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Where is the Eppler family from?

You can see how Eppler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppler family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Eppler families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppler's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eppler families in 1891.
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What did your Eppler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppler. 17% of Eppler men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Eppler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppler were Clerk and Waitress.

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Bookkeeper
    14%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Waitress
    9%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Eppler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppler 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eppler. 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 Eppler. For the veterans among your Eppler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppler lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eppler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eppler in 1951 was 44, and 77 in 2004.

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