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Epplin Family History

Epplin 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: Eplin, Applin, Esplin, Palin, Polin, Caplin, Koplin, Templin, Eppler

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Where is the Epplin family from?

You can see how Epplin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epplin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epplin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Epplin families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Epplin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Epplin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epplin 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 Epplin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Epplin. 50% of Epplin men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farm
    25%

What Epplin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 250 census records available for the last name Epplin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epplin 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Epplin. 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 204 military records available for the last name Epplin. For the veterans among your Epplin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epplin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Epplin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Epplin in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epplin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epplin 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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