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Esop Family History

Esop Surname 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: Resop, Son, Sok, So, Sol, Elson, Som, Hoop, Espy, Toop

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Where is the Esop family from?

You can see how Esop families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esop family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esop families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Esop families living in New York. This was about 48% of all the recorded Esop's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esop families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esop surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Esop. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esop 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Esop. 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 177 military records available for the last name Esop. For the veterans among your Esop ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esop lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Esop life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Esop in 1963 was 75, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esop ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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