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Epston Family History

Epston 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: Easton, Elston, Alston, Ruston, Elton, Elson, Beaston, Boston, Exton

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Where is the Epston family from?

You can see how Epston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epston family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epston families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Epston families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Epston's in USA. New York had the highest population of Epston families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epston 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 180 census records available for the last name Epston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epston 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Epston. 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 6 military records available for the last name Epston. For the veterans among your Epston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epston lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1983, in the United States, Epston life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Epston in 1980 was 70, and 104 in 1983.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epston 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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