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Essix Family History

Essix 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: Essex, Essig, Six, Tessin, Esser, Ess, Jessie, Esse, Estis, Pessin

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Where is the Essix family from?

You can see how Essix families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essix family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Essix families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Essix families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Essix's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Essix families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essix 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 Essix ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essix. 100% of Essix men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Essix women worked as a Maid.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Essix family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Essix. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essix 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Essix. 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 133 military records available for the last name Essix. For the veterans among your Essix ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essix lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Essix life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Essix in 1968 was 59, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Essix

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essix 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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