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Esplen Family History

Esplen Surname Meaning

see Esplin.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Esplen family from?

You can see how Esplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esplen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esplen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 17 Esplen families living in London. This was about 61% of all the recorded Esplen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esplen families in 1891.
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What did your Esplen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esplen. 100% of Esplen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Esplen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esplen 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Esplen. 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 171 military records available for the last name Esplen. For the veterans among your Esplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esplen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Esplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Esplen in 1961 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esplen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esplen 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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