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Epply Family History

Epply 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: Epple, Eppley, Apple, Early, Espy, Epps, Epperly, Espey, Ely, Neppl

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Where is the Epply family from?

You can see how Epply families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epply family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Epply families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Epply family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Epply's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Epply families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epply 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 Epply ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epply. 39% of Epply men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Epply women worked as a 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
    39%
  • Weaver
    16%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Epply family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Epply. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epply 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Epply. 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 163 military records available for the last name Epply. For the veterans among your Epply ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epply lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Epply life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Epply in 1963 was 78, and 58 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epply

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epply 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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