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Eppley Family History

Eppley Surname Meaning

Altered form of German and Swiss German Epple. English: variant of Apley.

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


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Where is the Eppley family from?

You can see how Eppley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Eppley family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppley's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eppley families in 1911.
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What did your Eppley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppley. 26% of Eppley men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Eppley women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppley were Salesman and 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

  • Farmer
    26%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housewife
    14%
  • Stenographer
    12%
  • Teacher
    8%

What Eppley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eppley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppley 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 495 immigration records available for the last name Eppley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eppley. For the veterans among your Eppley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppley lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eppley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Eppley in 1944 was 30, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppley 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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