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Epis Family History

Epis 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: Epps, Enis, Eis, Ekis, Epes, Reis, Lewis, Melis, Eid, Pepin

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Where is the Epis family from?

You can see how Epis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epis family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 27 Epis families living in Virginia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Epis's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Epis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epis 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 816 census records available for the last name Epis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epis 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 279 immigration records available for the last name Epis. 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 261 military records available for the last name Epis. For the veterans among your Epis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1992, in the United States, Epis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Epis in 1968 was 72, and 60 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epis 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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