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Espiritu Family History

Espiritu Surname Meaning

Spanish (Espíritu): from a short form of a Christian religious compound name formed with a personal name + ‘del Espíritu Santo’ (from Latin Spiritus Sanctus ‘Holy Spirit’) bestowed especially on children born on the religious festival of Pentecost.

The day when the Holy Spirit descended on Christ's apostles is significant in the Christian tradition.

This festival, known as Pentecost, marks an important event in the early church.

The name Espíritu reflects the spiritual significance associated with this occasion.

As such, it carries both a religious and cultural heritage within the Spanish-speaking community.

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


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You can see how Espiritu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Espiritu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Espiritu family living in California. This was about 10% of all the recorded Espiritu's in USA. California and 3 other states had the highest population of Espiritu families in 1920.
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What did your Espiritu ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Espiritu. 58% of Espiritu men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    58%
  • Field Laborer
    22%
  • Foreman
    11%
  • Waiter
    11%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 654 military records available for the last name Espiritu. For the veterans among your Espiritu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Espiritu lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Espiritu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Espiritu in 1942 was 49, and 77 in 2004.

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