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Erpelding Name Meaning

German (Westphalia): patronymic from any of various personal names beginning with the element Erp- Erb- (see Erb ).

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


Similar surnames: Redding, Emling, Gerberding, Breeding, Golding, Ebeling, Everding

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Where is the Erpelding family from?

You can see how Erpelding families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Erpelding family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Erpelding families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 45 Erpelding families living in Iowa. This was about 66% of all the recorded Erpelding's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Erpelding families in 1880.
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What did your Erpelding ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Erpelding. 28% of Erpelding men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Erpelding women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Erpelding were Farm Operator and Maid. .

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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
    28%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%
  • Laborer
    7%
  • Farm Operator
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Erpelding. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Erpelding 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Erpelding. 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 619 military records available for the last name Erpelding. For the veterans among your Erpelding ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Erpelding lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Erpelding life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Erpelding in 1960 was 53, and 75 in 2003.

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