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Espeset Family History

Espeset 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: Espeseth, Espersen, Ernest, Speer, Speiser, Speed, Sweet, Cespedes

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Where is the Espeset family from?

You can see how Espeset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espeset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Espeset families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Espeset families living in Iowa. This was about 94% of all the recorded Espeset's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Espeset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espeset 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 235 census records available for the last name Espeset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espeset 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Espeset. 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 12 military records available for the last name Espeset. For the veterans among your Espeset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espeset lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Espeset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Espeset in 1963 was 93, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espeset 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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