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Epkin Family History

Epkin 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: Elkin, Etkin, Eakin, Eskin, Eplin, Pepin, Spain, Makin, Edwin, Lakin

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Where is the Epkin family from?

You can see how Epkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epkin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Epkin families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 58% of all the recorded Epkin's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Epkin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Epkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epkin 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Epkin. 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 60 military records available for the last name Epkin. For the veterans among your Epkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epkin lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1982, in the United States, Epkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Epkin in 1979 was 85, and 89 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epkin 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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