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Esek Family History

Esek 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: Pesek, Sek, Elek, Sok, Eden, Eck, Petek, Eber, Eisen, Edel

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Where is the Esek family from?

You can see how Esek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esek family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esek families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Esek family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Esek's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Esek families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esek 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 Esek ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Esek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Esek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esek 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Esek. 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 10 military records available for the last name Esek. For the veterans among your Esek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esek lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Esek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esek in 1980 was 61, and 99 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esek 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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