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Espin Family History

Espin Surname Meaning

Spanish (Espín): variant of Espino.

English (Lincolnshire): topographic name for someone living by an aspen tree from Middle English aspe.

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


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Where is the Espin family from?

You can see how Espin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Espin families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 109 Espin families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Espin's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Espin families in 1891.
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What did your Espin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Espin. 23% of Espin men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Espin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Espin were Fish Packer and House Wife.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    23%
  • Cowman
    12%
  • Builders Labourer
    12%
  • Fish Packer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    5%
  • Household Duties
    5%
  • House Wife
    5%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Espin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espin 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 751 immigration records available for the last name Espin. 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 267 military records available for the last name Espin. For the veterans among your Espin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Espin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Espin in 1965 was 71, and 80 in 2003.

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