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Epsom Family History

Epsom Surname Meaning

Apparently from Epsom (Surrey) but no evidence for a local Surrey or Kent surname from this place has been found. It is more likely an altered form of Empson influenced by false association with the place-name as illustrated perhaps in Joseph Empson 1692, Joseph Empsom 1697, Elizabeth Epsom 1706 in IGI (Saint Dunstan Stepney Middx).

Alternatively, Epsom and Epson might be pronunciations of Ebbison, itself a variant of either Ibbotson or Hebson. Compare Margrett Ebbison 1661, Mary Eberson 1662, Jo Ebbeson 1673 in IGI (Saint Dunstan Stepney Middx).

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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You can see how Epsom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epsom family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Epsom families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Epsom families living in London. This was about 92% of all the recorded Epsom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Epsom families in 1891.
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What did your Epsom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Epsom. 85% of Epsom women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    16%

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There are 486 military records available for the last name Epsom. For the veterans among your Epsom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Epsom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Epsom in 1966 was 77, and 92 in 2003.

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