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Espeseth Family History

Espeseth Surname Meaning

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named from espe ‘aspen’ + set ‘dwelling farmstead’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Espeseth family from?

You can see how Espeseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espeseth family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espeseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Espeseth families living in Wisconsin. This was about 71% of all the recorded Espeseth's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Espeseth families in 1880.
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What did your Espeseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espeseth. 52% of Espeseth men worked as a Farmer and 40% of Espeseth women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Espeseth were Fisherman and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    52%
  • Farm Laborer
    14%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Fisherman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    40%
  • Housewife
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Stenographer
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Espeseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espeseth 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 399 immigration records available for the last name Espeseth. 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 172 military records available for the last name Espeseth. For the veterans among your Espeseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espeseth lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Espeseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Espeseth in 1954 was 53, and 72 in 2004.

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