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Epely Family History

Epely 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: Early, Edel, Pell, Fegely, Ezell, Apel, Epperly, Emery, Espey, Ely

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Where is the Epely family from?

You can see how Epely families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epely family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epely families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Epely families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Epely's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Epely families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epely 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 62 census records available for the last name Epely. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epely 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Epely. 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 14 military records available for the last name Epely. For the veterans among your Epely ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epely lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Epely life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Epely in 1976 was 49, and 59 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epely 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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