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Essigs Family History

Essigs 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: Essig, Ensign, Estis, Esses, Lessig, Essick, Eskins, Elias, Haessig

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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Essigs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essigs 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Essigs. 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 8 military records available for the last name Essigs. For the veterans among your Essigs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essigs lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1996, in the United States, Essigs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Essigs in 1981 was 66, and 76 in 1996.

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