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Espier Family History

Espier 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: Spier, Esper, Esther, Speer, Napier, Spies, Stier, Spicer, Espe

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Where is the Espier family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espier 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 Espier ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Espier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espier 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Espier. 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 10 military records available for the last name Espier. For the veterans among your Espier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espier lifespan?

Average Espier life expectancy in 1980 was 81 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espier 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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