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Esplen Family History

Esplen Name Meaning

see Esplin .

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


Similar surnames: Esplin, Ellen, Esper, Espe, Espey, Eschen, Aspen, Esler, Eppler

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Where is the Esplen family from?

You can see how Esplen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esplen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esplen families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 42 Esplen families living in Ontario. This was about 75% of all the recorded Esplen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esplen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esplen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esplen ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Income were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Esplen. 100% of Esplen men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Esplen women worked as an Income. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esplen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esplen 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 339 immigration records available for the last name Esplen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 171 military records available for the last name Esplen. For the veterans among your Esplen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esplen lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Esplen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Esplen in 1961 was 64, and 74 in 2003.

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