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Espisito Family History

Espisito 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, Sposito, Lepisto, Sisto, Espiritu, Sposato

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Where is the Espisito family from?

You can see how Espisito families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espisito family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Espisito families living in New York. This was about 69% of all the recorded Espisito's in USA. New York had the highest population of Espisito families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espisito surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Espisito ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Pacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espisito. 58% of Espisito men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Espisito women worked as a Pacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Espisito were Truck Driver and Salesman.

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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
    58%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Shoemaker
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Pacher
    50%
  • Salesman
    50%

What Espisito family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 563 census records available for the last name Espisito. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espisito 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Espisito. 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 32 military records available for the last name Espisito. For the veterans among your Espisito ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espisito lifespan?

Between 1984 and 2003, in the United States, Espisito life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Espisito in 1984 was 83, and 65 in 2003.

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