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Essigman Family History

Essigman 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, Sigman, Essman, Kesselman, Eshleman, Messman, Wesselman

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Where is the Essigman family from?

You can see how Essigman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essigman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Essigman family living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Essigman's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Essigman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essigman 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 96 census records available for the last name Essigman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essigman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Essigman. 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 30 military records available for the last name Essigman. For the veterans among your Essigman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essigman lifespan?

Between 1988 and 2001, in the United States, Essigman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Essigman in 1988 was 39, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essigman 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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