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Espenscheid Family History

Espenscheid 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: Espenschied, Linscheid, Espenshade, Eischeid, Sonnenschein, Spence

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Where is the Espenscheid family from?

You can see how Espenscheid families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espenscheid family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Espenscheid families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 27 Espenscheid families living in Illinois. This was about 55% of all the recorded Espenscheid's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Espenscheid families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espenscheid 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 Espenscheid ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espenscheid. 20% of Espenscheid men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Espenscheid women worked as a Saleslady.

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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

  • Salesman
    20%
  • Operator
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    100%

What Espenscheid family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 899 census records available for the last name Espenscheid. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espenscheid 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Espenscheid. 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 68 military records available for the last name Espenscheid. For the veterans among your Espenscheid ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espenscheid lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Espenscheid life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Espenscheid in 1962 was 86, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espenscheid

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espenscheid 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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