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Epkens Family History

Epkens 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: Eakes, Lukens, Eiken, Likens, Ewens, Eckes, Ellens, Lykens, Edkins

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Where is the Epkens family from?

You can see how Epkens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epkens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Epkens families living in Illinois. This was about 60% of all the recorded Epkens's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Epkens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epkens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epkens ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Epkens ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 77 census records available for the last name Epkens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epkens 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Epkens. 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 7 military records available for the last name Epkens. For the veterans among your Epkens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epkens lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Epkens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Epkens in 1973 was 97, and 88 in 2002.

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