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Epstan Family History

Epstan 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: Easton, Elston, Kastan, Elstad, Epstein, Erstad, Enstad, Stan, Essman

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Where is the Epstan family from?

You can see how Epstan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epstan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Epstan families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Epstan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Epstan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epstan 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 43 census records available for the last name Epstan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epstan 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Epstan. 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 5 military records available for the last name Epstan. For the veterans among your Epstan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epstan lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1981, in the United States, Epstan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Epstan in 1979 was 79, and 85 in 1981.

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