This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Espenas family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Espenas Family History

Espenas 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: Espina, Espinal, Espana, Speas, Spens, Sens, Cespedes, Encinas, Panas

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Espenas family from?

You can see how Espenas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espenas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Espenas family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Espenas's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Espenas families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espenas surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Espenas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Espenas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espenas census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Espenas

Passenger Lists

There are 31 immigration records available for the last name Espenas. 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.

View all Espenas immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 20 military records available for the last name Espenas. For the veterans among your Espenas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Espenas military records

You've only scratched the surface of Espenas family history

Discover More

What is the average Espenas lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Espenas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Espenas in 1969 was 81, and 66 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espenas

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espenas 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Espenas family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial