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Erpenbeck Family History

Erpenbeck 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: Erpenbach, Sperbeck, Ellerbeck, Rodenbeck, Groesbeck, Rosenbeck

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Where is the Erpenbeck family from?

You can see how Erpenbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erpenbeck family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Erpenbeck families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Erpenbeck family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Erpenbeck's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Erpenbeck families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Erpenbeck 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 Erpenbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erpenbeck. 100% of Erpenbeck men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Erpenbeck women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Erpenbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 486 census records available for the last name Erpenbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erpenbeck 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Erpenbeck. 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 126 military records available for the last name Erpenbeck. For the veterans among your Erpenbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erpenbeck lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Erpenbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Erpenbeck in 1962 was 74, and 83 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Erpenbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Erpenbeck 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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