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Espina Family History

Espina Surname Meaning

Asturian-Leonese Spanish and Catalan: habitational name from any of several minor places called Espina (notably in Asturias)

from espina ‘thorn prickle’

probably applied in the sense ‘thorn bush’.

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


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Where is the Espina family from?

You can see how Espina families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espina family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Espina families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Espina families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Espina's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Espina families in 1911.
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What did your Espina ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espina. 100% of Espina men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Espina. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Espina 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 Espina. 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 193 military records available for the last name Espina. For the veterans among your Espina ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espina lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Espina life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Espina in 1960 was 66, and 80 in 2004.

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