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Esparza Family History

Esparza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of a habitational name from Espartza (in Castilian: Esparza) a village in Navarre.

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


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Where is the Esparza family from?

You can see how Esparza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esparza family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esparza families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 66 Esparza families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Esparza's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Esparza families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esparza 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 Esparza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esparza. 39% of Esparza men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Esparza women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esparza were Truck Driver and New Worker.

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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
    39%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    11%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Seamstress
    10%
  • New Worker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Esparza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esparza 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 10,000 immigration records available for the last name Esparza. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Esparza. For the veterans among your Esparza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esparza lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Esparza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Esparza in 1944 was 43, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esparza 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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