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Epstein Family History

Epstein Name Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the places called Eppstein for example in the Palatinate and Hesse from Old High German ebur ‘wild boar’ + stein ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Stein, Einstein, Eckstein, Gerstein, Adelstein, Bernstein, Stern

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Where is the Epstein family from?

You can see how Epstein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epstein family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Epstein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 49 Epstein families living in London. This was about 45% of all the recorded Epstein's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Epstein families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epstein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epstein ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cabinet Maker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Epstein. 23% of Epstein men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 67% of Epstein women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epstein were Tailors Presser and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cabinet Maker
    23%
  • Tailor
    21%
  • Tailors Machinist
    12%
  • Tailors Presser
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Census Records

There are 68,000 census records available for the last name Epstein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epstein 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 34,000 immigration records available for the last name Epstein. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Epstein. For the veterans among your Epstein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epstein lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Epstein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Epstein in 1941 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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