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Epwright Family History

Epwright 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: Epright, Enwright, Wright, Enright, Upright, Mcwright, Ebright

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Where is the Epwright family from?

You can see how Epwright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epwright family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Epwright families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Epwright's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Epwright families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epwright 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 Epwright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Epwright. 100% of Epwright men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Epwright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epwright 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Epwright. 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 3 military records available for the last name Epwright. For the veterans among your Epwright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epwright lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epwright 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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