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Espe Family History

Espe Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place called Espe or Espa or a topographic name from Middle Low German espe ‘aspen’ Middle High German aspe.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads so named from Old Norse espi ‘aspen’.

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


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You can see how Espe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Espe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Espe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Espe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Espe families in 1911.
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What did your Espe ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Espe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espe 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 836 immigration records available for the last name Espe. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Espe. For the veterans among your Espe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espe lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Espe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Espe in 1957 was 52, and 80 in 2004.

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