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Esponge Family History

Esponge 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: Spong, Song, Pong, Stone, Ponce, Capone, Sorge, Spence, Sconce, Monge

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Where is the Esponge family from?

You can see how Esponge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esponge family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Esponge family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Esponge's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Esponge families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esponge surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esponge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Fisherman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esponge. 100% of Esponge men worked as a Fisherman.

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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

  • Fisherman
    100%

What Esponge family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 109 census records available for the last name Esponge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esponge 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Esponge. 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 31 military records available for the last name Esponge. For the veterans among your Esponge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esponge lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Esponge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Esponge in 1962 was 53, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esponge 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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