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Epey Family History

Epey 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: Espey, Empey, Eley, Epley, Ekey, Epes, Ebey, Evey, Rey, Pay

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Where is the Epey family from?

You can see how Epey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epey families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Epey families living in Yorkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Epey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Epey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epey 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 184 census records available for the last name Epey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epey 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 Epey. 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 5 military records available for the last name Epey. For the veterans among your Epey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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