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Ephain Family History

Ephain 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: Hain, Spain, Chain, Thain, Ephraim, Shain, Plain, Eplin, Phair

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Where is the Ephain family from?

You can see how Ephain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephain family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Ephain families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ephain's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Ephain families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephain 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 5 census records available for the last name Ephain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Ephain. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Ephain. For the veterans among your Ephain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ephain 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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