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Esptein Family History

Esptein 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: Stein, Esswein, Epstein, Estrin, Ekstein, Esten, Espin, Esplin, Spain

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Where is the Esptein family from?

You can see how Esptein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esptein family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Esptein families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Esptein's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esptein families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esptein 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 90 census records available for the last name Esptein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esptein 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 112 immigration records available for the last name Esptein. 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 14 military records available for the last name Esptein. For the veterans among your Esptein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esptein lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2001, in the United States, Esptein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Esptein in 1976 was 66, and 83 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esptein 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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