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Ephrim Family History

Ephrim 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, Prim, Opheim, Ehrig, April, Paris, Prime, Bahri, Shim, Primo

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Where is the Ephrim family from?

You can see how Ephrim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ephrim family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Ephrim families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Ephrim families living in Georgia. This was about 29% of all the recorded Ephrim's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Ephrim families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ephrim surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Ephrim ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cook was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ephrim. 100% of Ephrim women worked as a Cook. .

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    100%
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Ephrim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ephrim 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Ephrim. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Ephrim. For the veterans among your Ephrim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ephrim lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Ephrim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Ephrim in 1963 was 41, and 71 in 2001.

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