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Espelage Family History

Espelage 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: Espeland, Delage, Eveslage, Speake, Estelle, Selvage, Spedale

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Where is the Espelage family from?

You can see how Espelage families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelage family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Espelage families living in Ohio. This was about 86% of all the recorded Espelage's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Espelage families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espelage 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 Espelage ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cement Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espelage. 50% of Espelage men worked as a Cement 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

  • Cement Worker
    50%
  • Electrician
    50%

What Espelage family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Espelage. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelage 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Espelage. 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 44 military records available for the last name Espelage. For the veterans among your Espelage ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelage lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Espelage life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Espelage in 1958 was 46, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espelage 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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