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Eplee Family History

Eplee 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, Epler, Lee, Ellen, Eller, Exley, Clee, Exler, Atlee, Emley

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Where is the Eplee family from?

You can see how Eplee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eplee family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Eplee families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Eplee families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eplee's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eplee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eplee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eplee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eplee. 45% of Eplee men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Eplee women worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Farming
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    100%
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What Eplee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 533 census records available for the last name Eplee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eplee 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Eplee. 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 88 military records available for the last name Eplee. For the veterans among your Eplee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eplee lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Eplee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eplee in 1958 was 48, and 69 in 2003.

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