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Essenter Family History

Essenter 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: Senter, Messenger, Essner, Essinger, Easter, Messinger, Setter

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Where is the Essenter family from?

You can see how Essenter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essenter family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Essenter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Essenter families living in Maine. This was 100% of all the recorded Essenter's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Essenter families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essenter 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 16 census records available for the last name Essenter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essenter 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 Essenter. 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 1 military records available for the last name Essenter. For the veterans among your Essenter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essenter lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Essenter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Essenter in 1967 was 81, and 84 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essenter 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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