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Espelind Family History

Espelind 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, Esplin, Copeland, Esterline, Asselin, Espina, Sheline

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Where is the Espelind family from?

You can see how Espelind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelind family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Espelind families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Espelind family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Espelind's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Espelind families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Espelind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelind 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Espelind. 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 3 military records available for the last name Espelind. For the veterans among your Espelind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelind lifespan?

Average Espelind life expectancy in 1978 was 78 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espelind 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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