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Epstien Family History

Epstien 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: Stien, Epstein, Bastien, Eastin, Esten, Austin, Easton, Easter

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Where is the Epstien family from?

You can see how Epstien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epstien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epstien families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Epstien families living in Missouri. This was about 36% of all the recorded Epstien's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Epstien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epstien 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 Epstien ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Epstien. 100% of Epstien women worked as a Tailoress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Epstien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Epstien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epstien 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 136 immigration records available for the last name Epstien. 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 84 military records available for the last name Epstien. For the veterans among your Epstien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epstien lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1982, in the United States, Epstien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Epstien in 1964 was 60, and 70 in 1982.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epstien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epstien 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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