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Van Epps Family History

Van Epps Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Dutch Van Eps.

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


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You can see how Van Epps families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Van Epps family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Van Epps families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 205 Van Epps families living in New York. This was about 65% of all the recorded Van Epps's in USA. New York had the highest population of Van Epps families in 1880.
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There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Van Epps. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Van Epps 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Van Epps. 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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There are 751 military records available for the last name Van Epps. For the veterans among your Van Epps ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Van Epps lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Van Epps life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Van Epps in 1952 was 77, and 76 in 2004.

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