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Espana Family History

Espana Surname Meaning

Spanish (España): ethnic name for someone from Spain España from Latin Hispania.

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


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Where is the Espana family from?

You can see how Espana families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espana family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espana families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Espana families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Espana's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Espana families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Espana surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Espana ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espana. 50% of Espana men worked as a Laborer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Painter
    50%

What Espana family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Espana. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espana 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 Espana. 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 194 military records available for the last name Espana. For the veterans among your Espana ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espana lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Espana life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Espana in 1947 was 34, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Espana

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Espana 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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