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Espain Family History

Espain 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: Spain, Despain, Espin, Esplin, Span, Swain, Espada, Espina, Spahn

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Where is the Espain family from?

You can see how Espain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Espain families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Espain family living in Hampshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Espain's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Espain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Espain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Espain. 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 1 military records available for the last name Espain. For the veterans among your Espain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espain lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1999, in the United States, Espain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Espain in 1990 was 30, and 75 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espain 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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