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Epkey Family History

Epkey 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: Epley, Ekey, Ecker, Exley, Berkey, Eike, Eakes, Oakey, Emley, Prey

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Where is the Epkey family from?

You can see how Epkey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epkey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epkey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Epkey families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Epkey's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Epkey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epkey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epkey ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 31 census records available for the last name Epkey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epkey 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 Epkey. 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 4 military records available for the last name Epkey. For the veterans among your Epkey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epkey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1986, in the United States, Epkey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Epkey in 1962 was 68, and 58 in 1986.

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