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Esdorn Family History

Esdorn 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: Eldon, Dorn, Sporn, Endorf, Esson, Sorn, Hadorn, Osborn, Heidorn, Son

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Where is the Esdorn family from?

You can see how Esdorn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esdorn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esdorn families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Esdorn families living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Esdorn's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Esdorn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esdorn 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 Esdorn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Foreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esdorn. 100% of Esdorn men worked as a Foreman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Foreman
    100%

What Esdorn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 157 census records available for the last name Esdorn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esdorn 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Esdorn. 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 84 military records available for the last name Esdorn. For the veterans among your Esdorn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esdorn lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Esdorn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Esdorn in 1970 was 74, and 85 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esdorn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esdorn 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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