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Espen Family History

Espen 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, Aspen, Essen, Esten, Espin, Shen, Eden, Ellen

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Where is the Espen family from?

You can see how Espen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Espen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Espen families living in Cumberland. This was about 55% of all the recorded Espen's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Espen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espen 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 Espen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Practical Nurse were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espen. 27% of Espen men worked as a Manager and 25% of Espen women worked as a Practical Nurse. Some less common occupations for Americans named Espen were Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Manager
    27%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Machinist
    20%
  • Laborer
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Practical Nurse
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Laundress
    25%

What Espen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Espen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espen 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Espen. 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 401 military records available for the last name Espen. For the veterans among your Espen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Espen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Espen in 1963 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espen 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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