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Espie Family History

Espie Surname Meaning

Scottish: from a shortened form of Gillespie.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Espie family from?

You can see how Espie families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espie family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Espie families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1911 there were 7 Espie families living in Ontario. This was about 47% of all the recorded Espie's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Espie families in 1911.
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What did your Espie ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Espie. 100% of Espie men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Espie. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espie 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Espie. 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 538 military records available for the last name Espie. For the veterans among your Espie ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espie lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Espie life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Espie in 1960 was 70, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espie 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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