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Espree Family History

Espree Surname Meaning

Americanized form of French Esprit: nickname from esprit ‘spirit’. It is found mainly among African Americans.

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


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Where is the Espree family from?

You can see how Espree families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espree family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Espree families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Espree families living in Louisiana. This was about 78% of all the recorded Espree's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Espree families in 1920.
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What did your Espree ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espree. 47% of Espree men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Espree women worked as a Seamstress.

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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
    47%
  • Farmer
    39%
  • Porter
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    100%

What Espree family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Espree. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espree 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Espree. 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 93 military records available for the last name Espree. For the veterans among your Espree ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espree lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Espree life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Espree in 1964 was 65, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espree 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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