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Esple Family History

Esple 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: Espe, Epple, Estle, Temple, Sale, Apple, Eagle, Espy, Sole, Astle

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Where is the Esple family from?

You can see how Esple families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esple family name was found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there was 1 Esple family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esple's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Esple families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Esple. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esple 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Esple. 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 3 military records available for the last name Esple. For the veterans among your Esple ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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