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Esmeralda Family History

Esmeralda Surname Meaning

Spanish: nickname from esmeralda ‘emerald’ from Latin smaragdus.

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


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Where is the Esmeralda family from?

You can see how Esmeralda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmeralda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Esmeralda family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Esmeralda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Esmeralda families in 1920.
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What did your Esmeralda ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Brooming
    100%

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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Esmeralda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmeralda 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 113 immigration records available for the last name Esmeralda. 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 18 military records available for the last name Esmeralda. For the veterans among your Esmeralda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmeralda lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Esmeralda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Esmeralda in 1964 was 86, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmeralda 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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