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Epaves Family History

Epaves 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: Eaves, Chaves, Naves, Eakes, Pavey, Pavek, Papes, Paver, Eavey, Eales

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Where is the Epaves family from?

You can see how Epaves families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epaves family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Epaves families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Epaves's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Epaves families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epaves 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 13 census records available for the last name Epaves. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epaves 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Epaves. 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 Epaves. For the veterans among your Epaves ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epaves lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Epaves life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Epaves in 1971 was 54, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epaves 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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