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Eppleston Family History

Eppleston Surname Meaning

variant of Epplestone; see Hepplestone.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eppleston family from?

You can see how Eppleston families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eppleston family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Eppleston families living in Cheshire. This was about 92% of all the recorded Eppleston's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Eppleston families in 1891.
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What did your Eppleston ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Eppleston. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eppleston 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Eppleston. 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 51 military records available for the last name Eppleston. For the veterans among your Eppleston ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eppleston lifespan?

Average Eppleston life expectancy in 1984 was 71 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eppleston 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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