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Espalin Family History

Espalin 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: Esplin, Spain, Palin, Salin, Asplin, Despain, Eplin, Sparlin, Espin

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Where is the Espalin family from?

You can see how Espalin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espalin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Espalin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Espalin families living in New Mexico. This was about 67% of all the recorded Espalin's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Espalin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espalin 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 Espalin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espalin. 100% of Espalin men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 306 census records available for the last name Espalin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espalin 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Espalin. 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 51 military records available for the last name Espalin. For the veterans among your Espalin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espalin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2002, in the United States, Espalin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Espalin in 1944 was 30, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espalin 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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