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Espic Family History

Espic 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: Espin, Espy, Esper, Espe, Espey, Espina, Empie, Eslick, Estis, Essig

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Where is the Espic family from?

You can see how Espic families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espic family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Espic families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Espic's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Espic families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espic 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 52 census records available for the last name Espic. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espic 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Espic. 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 2 military records available for the last name Espic. For the veterans among your Espic ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espic lifespan?

Average Espic life expectancy in 1972 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espic 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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