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Eplen Family History

Eplen 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: Ellen, Epley, Ehlen, Eplin, Eblen, Epler, Allen, Nolen, Eden, Glen

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Where is the Eplen family from?

You can see how Eplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eplen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eplen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Eplen family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Eplen's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Eplen families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eplen 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 189 census records available for the last name Eplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eplen 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eplen. 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 25 military records available for the last name Eplen. For the veterans among your Eplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eplen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1997, in the United States, Eplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eplen in 1963 was 78, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eplen 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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