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Epen Family History

Epen 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: Eden, Ewen, Even, Pen, Eben, Epes, Pan, Chen, Leven, Wen

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Where is the Epen family from?

You can see how Epen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1880. The most Epen families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Epen families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Epen's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Epen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epen 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 295 census records available for the last name Epen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Epen. 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 22 military records available for the last name Epen. For the veterans among your Epen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Epen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Epen in 1970 was 76, and 92 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epen 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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