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Essery Family History

Essery Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Essworthy in Hatherleigh (Devon). The spelling of the surname reflects the traditional pronunciation of the placename.

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


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Where is the Essery family from?

You can see how Essery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Essery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 134 Essery families living in Devon. This was about 45% of all the recorded Essery's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Essery families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Essery ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Essery. 32% of Essery men worked as a General Labourer and 85% of Essery women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essery were Postman and Housekeeper.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    32%
  • Retired
    16%
  • Builders Labourer Heavy Worker
    11%
  • Postman
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    85%
  • Housewife
    4%
  • Independent
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%

What Essery family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Essery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essery 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Essery. 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 766 military records available for the last name Essery. For the veterans among your Essery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Essery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Essery in 1956 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essery 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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