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Epsten Family History

Epsten 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: Epstein, Esten, Easton, Easter, Kasten, Osten, Elston, Eisen, Elsen

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Where is the Epsten family from?

You can see how Epsten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epsten family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epsten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Epsten family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Epsten's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Epsten families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epsten surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Epsten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epsten. 30% of Epsten men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Epsten women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epsten were Accountant and Operator.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    30%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Lawyer
    15%
  • Accountant
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%
  • Operator
    34%

What Epsten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 825 census records available for the last name Epsten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epsten 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Epsten. 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 33 military records available for the last name Epsten. For the veterans among your Epsten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epsten lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Epsten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Epsten in 1966 was 83, and 103 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epsten 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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