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Esperito Family History

Esperito 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: Spirito, Esposito, Espiritu, Perito, Esper, Espejo, Serio, Exposito

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Where is the Esperito family from?

You can see how Esperito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esperito family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esperito families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Esperito families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Esperito's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Esperito families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esperito 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 Esperito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esperito. 75% of Esperito men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    75%
  • Cane Cutter
    25%

What Esperito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Esperito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esperito 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Esperito. 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 20 military records available for the last name Esperito. For the veterans among your Esperito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esperito lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Esperito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Esperito in 1966 was 57, and 77 in 1996.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esperito

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esperito 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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