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Esselemont Family History

Esselemont 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: Esselman, Kesselman, Wesselmann, Eshleman, Wesselman, Lemont

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Where is the Esselemont family from?

You can see how Esselemont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselemont family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Esselemont families living in Banffshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esselemont's in Scotland. Banffshire had the highest population of Esselemont families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Esselemont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselemont 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Esselemont. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Esselemont. For the veterans among your Esselemont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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