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Esdan Family History

Esdan 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: Shan, Osman, Eden, Madan, Swan, Span, Elman, Eldon, Mesman, Eyman

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Where is the Esdan family from?

You can see how Esdan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esdan family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1871. The most Esdan families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Esdan family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esdan's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Esdan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Esdan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esdan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Esdan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3 military records available for the last name Esdan. For the veterans among your Esdan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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