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Esden Family History

Esden Surname Meaning

see Easdon.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Esden family from?

You can see how Esden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esden families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Esden families living in Leicestershire. This was about 31% of all the recorded Esden's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Esden families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esden surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Chartered Accountant and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esden. 100% of Esden men worked as a Chartered Accountant and 100% of Esden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Chartered Accountant
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esden 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Esden. 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 144 military records available for the last name Esden. For the veterans among your Esden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1999, in the United States, Esden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Esden in 1965 was 73, and 76 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esden 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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