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Espelien Family History

Espelien 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: Espersen, Esplin, Speller, Asselin, Sellen, Selin, Seelen, Snellen

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Where is the Espelien family from?

You can see how Espelien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelien family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espelien families were found in USA in 1880, and Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 10 Espelien families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Espelien's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Espelien families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espelien 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 Espelien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espelien. 39% of Espelien men worked as a Farm 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

  • Farm Laborer
    39%
  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    24%

What Espelien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 279 census records available for the last name Espelien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelien 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Espelien. 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 21 military records available for the last name Espelien. For the veterans among your Espelien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelien lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Espelien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Espelien in 1965 was 47, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espelien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espelien 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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