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Espitia Family History

Espitia Name Meaning

Aragonese: unexplained; it originates from Fraga in Huesca province. This surname is most common in Colombia and Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Spiva, Esparza, Spata, Ospina, Spiers, Stitt, Psota, Espinola

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Where is the Espitia family from?

You can see how Espitia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espitia family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 14 Espitia families living in Texas. This was about 56% of all the recorded Espitia's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Espitia families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espitia surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Espitia ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espitia. 77% of Espitia men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Espitia women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Espitia were Field Worker and Seamstress. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    77%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Field Worker
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Espitia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espitia 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 576 immigration records available for the last name Espitia. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 193 military records available for the last name Espitia. For the veterans among your Espitia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espitia lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Espitia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Espitia in 1950 was 29, and 66 in 2004.

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