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Espelet Family History

Espelet 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: Espeseth, Seeley, Speer, Speed, Sweet, Cespedes, Speller, Eisele

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Where is the Espelet family from?

You can see how Espelet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Espelet family living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Espelet's in USA. California and 1 other state had the highest population of Espelet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espelet 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 38 census records available for the last name Espelet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelet 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Espelet. 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 1 military records available for the last name Espelet. For the veterans among your Espelet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelet lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1973, in the United States, Espelet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Espelet in 1972 was 81, and 77 in 1973.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espelet 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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