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Espee Family History

Espee 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: Esper, Espe, Espey, Speer, Speed, Espy, See, Espejo, Esteve, Esser

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Where is the Espee family from?

You can see how Espee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espee family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Espee families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Espee family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Espee's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Espee families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Espee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espee 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Espee. 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 6 military records available for the last name Espee. For the veterans among your Espee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espee lifespan?

Average Espee life expectancy in 1991 was 106 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espee 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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