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Esminger Family History

Esminger 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: Emminger, Ensminger, Eminger, Essinger, Eslinger, Messinger, Slinger

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Where is the Esminger family from?

You can see how Esminger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esminger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esminger families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Esminger families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esminger's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Esminger families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 72 census records available for the last name Esminger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esminger 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Esminger. 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 19 military records available for the last name Esminger. For the veterans among your Esminger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esminger lifespan?

Average Esminger life expectancy in 1969 was 54 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esminger 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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