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Epley Family History

Epley Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Epple. English: altered form of the habitational name Apley.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Epley family from?

You can see how Epley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Epley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 19 Epley families living in Staffordshire. This was about 68% of all the recorded Epley's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Epley families in 1891.
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What did your Epley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Epley. 100% of Epley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Epley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epley 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 479 immigration records available for the last name Epley. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Epley. For the veterans among your Epley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epley lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Epley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Epley in 1946 was 44, and 74 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epley 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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