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Espelin Family History

Espelin 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: Esplin, Asselin, Selin, Espeland, Asplin, Copelin, Eplin, Iselin

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Where is the Espelin family from?

You can see how Espelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espelin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Espelin families living in Kansas. This was about 20% of all the recorded Espelin's in USA. Kansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Espelin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espelin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Espelin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Espelin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 335 census records available for the last name Espelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espelin 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Espelin. 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 49 military records available for the last name Espelin. For the veterans among your Espelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espelin lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Espelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Espelin in 1965 was 77, and 87 in 2004.

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