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Epes Family History

Epes Surname Meaning

English: variant of Epps.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Epes family from?

You can see how Epes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Epes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Epes families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Epes's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Epes families in 1840.
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What did your Epes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epes. 38% of Epes men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Epes women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epes were Truck Driver and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    36%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • House Maid
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

What Epes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Epes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epes 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Epes. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 751 military records available for the last name Epes. For the veterans among your Epes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epes lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Epes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Epes in 1952 was 63, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Epes 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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