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Espon Family History

Espon 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: Esson, Espin, Son, Easton, Elton, Elson, Elston, Span, Exton, Espy

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Where is the Espon family from?

You can see how Espon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espon family name was found in Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1911. The most Espon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1861 there were 2 Espon families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Espon's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Espon families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espon 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 49 census records available for the last name Espon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espon 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Espon. 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 3 military records available for the last name Espon. For the veterans among your Espon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espon 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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