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Epsteyn Family History

Epsteyn 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, Epshteyn, Estey, Ekstein, Esten, Stein, Easton, Easter

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Where is the Epsteyn family from?

You can see how Epsteyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epsteyn family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Epsteyn families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Epsteyn's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Epsteyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epsteyn 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 38 census records available for the last name Epsteyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epsteyn 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Epsteyn. 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 4 military records available for the last name Epsteyn. For the veterans among your Epsteyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epsteyn lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Epsteyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Epsteyn in 1984 was 90, and 85 in 1994.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epsteyn 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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