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Ephriam Family History

Ephriam 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: Ephraim, Ehrsam, Prim, Opheim, Upham, Priem, Ehrich, Perham, Mepham

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Where is the Ephriam family from?

You can see how Ephriam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephriam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Ephriam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ephriam families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Ephriam's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Ephriam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephriam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ephriam ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Ephriam. 63% of Ephriam men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Ephriam women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Ephriam were Proprietor and At Home. .

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Proprietor
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    39%
  • Maid
    17%
  • Laundress
    12%
  • At Home
    12%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Ephriam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephriam 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Ephriam. 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 211 military records available for the last name Ephriam. For the veterans among your Ephriam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ephriam lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Ephriam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Ephriam in 1956 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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