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Epke Family History

Epke 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: Eike, Enke, Repke, Eke, Ecke, Pike, Duke, Berke, Lake, Eck

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Where is the Epke family from?

You can see how Epke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epke families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Epke families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Epke's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Epke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epke 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 Epke ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epke. 69% of Epke men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Epke women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epke were Farming and Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    69%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farming
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Epke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 941 census records available for the last name Epke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epke 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 88 immigration records available for the last name Epke. 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 146 military records available for the last name Epke. For the veterans among your Epke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Epke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Epke in 1963 was 50, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epke

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epke 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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