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Epsley Family History

Epsley Surname Meaning

from Apsley Farm in Thakeham (Sussex) recorded as Epseley 1316.

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


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You can see how Epsley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epsley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Epsley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Epsley families living in Kent. This was about 26% of all the recorded Epsley's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Epsley families in 1891.
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What did your Epsley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Epsley. 100% of Epsley 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 768 census records available for the last name Epsley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epsley 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Epsley. 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 67 military records available for the last name Epsley. For the veterans among your Epsley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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