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Origins of the Espey surname

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About the Espeys

We have a total number of 258 records for people with the last name Espey.

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Where do most Espeys live?

In 1921, most Espeys lived in East Midlands.


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Interesting facts about Espeys

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 80 records for the Espey surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Espeys most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Espeys.

What are the most common Espey first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

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Common jobs for Espeys

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Espeys in 1921
Coal Labourer

1

Factory Labourer

1

Housemaid

1

Housewife

1

Milliner

1

Common Male occupations for Espeys in 1921
Farm Hands

5

Skilled Occupations In Manufacture Of Electrical Machinery And Accessories

4

Salespersons

3

Semiskilled Chauffeurs And Drivers

3

Clerks

2

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