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Esra Family History

Esra 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: Ezra, Eskra, Essa, Mura, Mora, Bara, Serra, Sa, Vara, Mira

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Where is the Esra family from?

You can see how Esra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esra family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Esra families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Esra's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Esra families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 289 census records available for the last name Esra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esra 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Esra. 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 65 military records available for the last name Esra. For the veterans among your Esra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esra lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Esra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Esra in 1972 was 91, and 71 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esra 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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