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Espelie Family History

Espelie 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: Estelle, Esplin, Capelle, Pelle, Selle, Speller, Leslie, Spence

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Where is the Espelie family from?

You can see how Espelie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelie family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Espelie family living in North Dakota. This was about 50% of all the recorded Espelie's in USA. North Dakota and 1 other state had the highest population of Espelie families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espelie 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 33 census records available for the last name Espelie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelie 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Espelie. 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 4 military records available for the last name Espelie. For the veterans among your Espelie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1994, in the United States, Espelie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Espelie in 1960 was 76, and 86 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espelie 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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