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Espinel Family History

Espinel Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname or metonymic occupational name from espinel a kind of fishing device with multiple hooks derived from espina ‘thorn; fish bone’ (from Latin spina).

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


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You can see how Espinel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espinel family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Espinel families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 3 Espinel families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Espinel's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Espinel families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 439 census records available for the last name Espinel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espinel 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 697 immigration records available for the last name Espinel. 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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There are 17 military records available for the last name Espinel. For the veterans among your Espinel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espinel lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Espinel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Espinel in 1968 was 67, and 85 in 2004.

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