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Ephlin Family History

Ephlin Name 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: Eplin, Palin, Polin, Ahlin, Sahlin, Ellin, Eglin, Juhlin, Dahlin

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Where is the Ephlin family from?

You can see how Ephlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephlin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Ephlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 4 Ephlin families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Ephlin's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Ephlin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephlin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ephlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ephlin. 31% of Ephlin men worked as a Farmer. .

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
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Census Records

There are 973 census records available for the last name Ephlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephlin 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Ephlin. 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 199 military records available for the last name Ephlin. For the veterans among your Ephlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ephlin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Ephlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ephlin in 1963 was 61, and 92 in 2004.

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