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Ese Family History

Ese 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: Ege, Ose, Eve, Espe, Eye, Ess, Esse, Nese, Else, Ede

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Where is the Ese family from?

You can see how Ese families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ese family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1911. The most Ese families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 5 Ese families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Ese's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Ese families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ese surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ese ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Labor
    100%

What Ese family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 397 census records available for the last name Ese. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ese 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Ese. 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 44 military records available for the last name Ese. For the veterans among your Ese ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ese lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Ese life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ese in 1974 was 84, and 59 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ese 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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