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Epkes Family History

Epkes 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: Eakes, Eckes, Eppes, Epes, Ecker, Berkes, Rokes, Takes, Spies, Eike

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Where is the Epkes family from?

You can see how Epkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Epkes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Epkes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Epkes families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Epkes's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Epkes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Epkes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Epkes ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Epkes ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 39 census records available for the last name Epkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Epkes 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 Epkes. 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 29 military records available for the last name Epkes. For the veterans among your Epkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Epkes lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Epkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Epkes in 1964 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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