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Espenson Family History

Espenson 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: Aspenson, Estenson, Stenson, Ellenson, Swenson, Ostenson, Espersen

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Where is the Espenson family from?

You can see how Espenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espenson family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Espenson families living in Minnesota. This was about 60% of all the recorded Espenson's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Espenson families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espenson 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 Espenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espenson. 28% of Espenson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Espenson women worked as a Saleswoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Traveling Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    100%

What Espenson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 341 census records available for the last name Espenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espenson 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Espenson. 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 276 military records available for the last name Espenson. For the veterans among your Espenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espenson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Espenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Espenson in 1967 was 85, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espenson 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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