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Espendez Family History

Espendez 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: Resendez, Menendez, Cespedes, Ellender, Spence, Pender, Resendes

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Where is the Espendez family from?

You can see how Espendez families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espendez family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Espendez family living in Louisiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Espendez's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Espendez families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espendez 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 162 census records available for the last name Espendez. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espendez 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Espendez. 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 23 military records available for the last name Espendez. For the veterans among your Espendez ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espendez lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Espendez life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Espendez in 1973 was 69, and 79 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espendez 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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