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Eppright Family History

Eppright 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: Epright, Enright, Upright, Ebright, Rupright, Enwright, Wright

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Where is the Eppright family from?

You can see how Eppright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppright family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eppright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Eppright families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eppright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eppright families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eppright 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 Eppright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eppright. 53% of Eppright men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eppright women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eppright were Clerk and Packer.

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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
    53%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Collector
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Packer
    50%

What Eppright family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 823 census records available for the last name Eppright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppright 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Eppright. 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 258 military records available for the last name Eppright. For the veterans among your Eppright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppright lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eppright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Eppright in 1961 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eppright

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppright 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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