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Esp Family History

Esp Name Meaning

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Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Espy, Asp, Espe, Ess, Wesp, Epp, Esh, Erp, So, Cap

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Where is the Esp family from?

You can see how Esp families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esp family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Esp families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Esp families living in Shropshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Esp's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Esp families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esp surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esp ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Farmer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esp. 100% of Esp men worked as a General Farmer and 100% of Esp women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esp. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esp 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 231 immigration records available for the last name Esp. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esp. For the veterans among your Esp ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esp lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Esp life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esp in 1959 was 54, and 96 in 2004.

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