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Ephram Family History

Ephram 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: Ephraim, Upham, Mepham, Engram, Esham, Ehrsam, Schram, Pham, Ham, Ram

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Where is the Ephram family from?

You can see how Ephram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephram family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Ephram families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Ephram families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ephram's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Ephram families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephram surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ephram ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ephram. 36% of Ephram men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Ephram women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ephram were Clerk and Laundress.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Farmer
    36%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%

What Ephram family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ephram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephram 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Ephram. 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 97 military records available for the last name Ephram. For the veterans among your Ephram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ephram lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Ephram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Ephram in 1968 was 84, and 70 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ephram

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ephram 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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