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Epstin Family History

Epstin 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, Eastin, Austin, Easton, Dustin, Elston, Mastin, Justin

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Where is the Epstin family from?

You can see how Epstin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epstin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Epstin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Epstin families living in Illinois. This was about 45% of all the recorded Epstin's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Epstin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epstin 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 Epstin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epstin. 34% of Epstin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Epstin women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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
    34%
  • Manager
    23%
  • Driver
    23%
  • Tailor
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Epstin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 580 census records available for the last name Epstin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epstin 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Epstin. 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 172 military records available for the last name Epstin. For the veterans among your Epstin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epstin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Epstin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Epstin in 1974 was 70, and 80 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Epstin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epstin 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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