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Ephlain Family History

Ephlain 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: Ephraim, Plain, Eplin, Splain, Hain, Spain, Ehmann, Blain, Palin

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Where is the Ephlain family from?

You can see how Ephlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephlain family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Ephlain families living in North Carolina. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ephlain's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Ephlain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephlain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Ephlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephlain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ephlain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ephlain. For the veterans among your Ephlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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