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Esham Family History

Esham Surname Meaning

English: variant of Isham. This surname is no longer found in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esham family from?

You can see how Esham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 21 Esham families living in London. This was about 49% of all the recorded Esham's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esham families in 1891.
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What did your Esham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esham. 46% of Esham men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Esham women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esham were Farming and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Operator
    20%

What Esham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esham 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Esham. 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 265 military records available for the last name Esham. For the veterans among your Esham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esham lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Esham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Esham in 1955 was 52, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esham 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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