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Epton Family History

Epton Surname Meaning

variant of Hepton; see Hebden.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Epton family from?

You can see how Epton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Epton families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 189 Epton families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Epton's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Epton families in 1891.
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What did your Epton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Farm Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Epton. 25% of Epton men worked as a Farm Labourer and 64% of Epton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epton were Horseman and Incapacitated.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Farm Labourer
    25%
  • Incapacitated
    11%
  • Agricultural Labourer
    11%
  • Horseman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    64%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%
  • Household Duties
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Epton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epton 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 435 immigration records available for the last name Epton. 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 600 military records available for the last name Epton. For the veterans among your Epton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epton lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Epton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Epton in 1958 was 45, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epton 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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