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Epstine Family History

Epstine 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: Erskine, Epstein, Stine, Ristine, Anstine, Epting, Derstine, Gustine

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Where is the Epstine family from?

You can see how Epstine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epstine family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Epstine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Epstine family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Epstine's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Epstine families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epstine 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 Epstine ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Epstine. 39% of Epstine men worked as a Proprietor and 40% of Epstine women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Epstine were Dentist and Secretary. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    39%
  • Salesman
    39%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Dentist
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    40%
  • Packers Helper
    20%
  • File Clerk
    20%
  • Secretary
    20%
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What Epstine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Epstine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epstine 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 175 immigration records available for the last name Epstine. 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 110 military records available for the last name Epstine. For the veterans among your Epstine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epstine lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1995, in the United States, Epstine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Epstine in 1967 was 66, and 73 in 1995.

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