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Esposito Family History

Esposito Surname Meaning

Italian: surname commonly denoting a foundling meaning literally ‘exposed’ (from Latin expositus past participle of exponere ‘to place outside’).

At the present day this is the commonest surname in Naples and fourth in Italy as a whole.

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


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Where is the Esposito family from?

You can see how Esposito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esposito family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esposito families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Esposito families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Esposito's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esposito families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esposito 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 Esposito ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Ice Cream Vendor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esposito. 30% of Esposito men worked as an Ice Cream Vendor and 72% of Esposito women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esposito were Plaster Figure Finish and Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Ice Cream Vendor
    30%
  • Musician
    30%
  • Dairy provisions Company Director
    20%
  • Plaster Figure Finish
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Tailoress
    20%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

What Esposito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37,000 census records available for the last name Esposito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esposito 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 25,000 immigration records available for the last name Esposito. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Esposito. For the veterans among your Esposito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esposito lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Esposito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Esposito in 1941 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esposito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esposito 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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