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Ep Family History

Ep 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: Ey, Epp, Yep, Ek, Erp, Ip, Ji, Lu, Yu, Ku

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Where is the Ep family from?

You can see how Ep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ep family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ep families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Ep family living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ep's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Ep families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ep 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 351 census records available for the last name Ep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ep 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Ep. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ep. For the veterans among your Ep ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ep lifespan?

Average Ep life expectancy in 1980 was 72 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ep 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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