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Zespy Family History

Zespy Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Espy, Lesky, Espe, Espey, Zepf, Nesby, Vespa, Hespe, Zemp, Wesp

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Where is the Zespy family from?

You can see how Zespy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zespy family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Zespy families living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Zespy's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Zespy families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Zespy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zespy 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 immigration records available for the last name Zespy. 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 62 military records available for the last name Zespy. For the veterans among your Zespy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zespy lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Zespy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zespy in 1976 was 56, and 47 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zespy 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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