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Espanol Family History

Espanol Surname Meaning

Spanish (Español): ethnic name from español ‘Spanish’ a derivative of the name España for Spain (see Espana).

In Spain it is most common in Aragon, Catalonia, and Galicia.

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


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Where is the Espanol family from?

You can see how Espanol families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espanol family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Espanol families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Espanol families living in Massachusetts. This was about 33% of all the recorded Espanol's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Espanol families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espanol 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 Espanol ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Partner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espanol. 100% of Espanol men worked as a Partner.

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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

  • Partner
    100%

What Espanol family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 477 census records available for the last name Espanol. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espanol 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 716 immigration records available for the last name Espanol. 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 296 military records available for the last name Espanol. For the veterans among your Espanol ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espanol lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Espanol life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Espanol in 1957 was 52, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espanol

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espanol 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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