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Espenlaub Family History

Espenlaub Name 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: Eichenlaub, Espeland, Penland, Espina, Kestenbaum, Spellacy

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Where is the Espenlaub family from?

You can see how Espenlaub families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espenlaub family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espenlaub families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Espenlaub families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 32% of all the recorded Espenlaub's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Espenlaub families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espenlaub surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Espenlaub ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Espenlaub. 75% of Espenlaub men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Espenlaub women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    75%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 699 census records available for the last name Espenlaub. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espenlaub 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Espenlaub. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Espenlaub. For the veterans among your Espenlaub ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espenlaub lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Espenlaub life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Espenlaub in 1966 was 71, and 95 in 2003.

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