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Epson Family History

Epson 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: Elson, Ipson, Upson, Eason, Jepson, Esson, Eison, Edson, Empson, Son

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Where is the Epson family from?

You can see how Epson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Epson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Epson family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Epson's in USA. New York had the highest population of Epson families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epson. 43% of Epson men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Epson women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epson were Miner and House Work. .

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • House Work
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Epson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epson 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Epson. 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 196 military records available for the last name Epson. For the veterans among your Epson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Epson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Epson in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2004.

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