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Epworth Family History

Epworth Surname Meaning

from Epworth (Lincs). see Hepworth.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Epworth family from?

You can see how Epworth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epworth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Epworth families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Epworth families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Epworth's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Epworth families in 1891.
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What did your Epworth ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Epworth. 100% of Epworth women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Epworth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epworth 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Epworth. 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 146 military records available for the last name Epworth. For the veterans among your Epworth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epworth lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1999, in the United States, Epworth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Epworth in 1960 was 43, and 79 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epworth 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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