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Eppers Family History

Eppers Surname Meaning

North German: patronymic from a short form of Eberhardt.

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


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Where is the Eppers family from?

You can see how Eppers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppers family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eppers families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Eppers families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eppers's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Eppers families in 1911.
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What did your Eppers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppers. 43% of Eppers men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Eppers women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppers were Farm Laborer and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Operator
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Housework
    40%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eppers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppers 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Eppers. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 460 military records available for the last name Eppers. For the veterans among your Eppers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppers lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eppers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eppers in 1945 was 22, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppers 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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