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Essner Family History

Essner Surname Meaning

German: probably a shortened form of Essener, a habitational name for someone from any of the places called Essen.

There are several places named Essen in northern Germany.

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


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Where is the Essner family from?

You can see how Essner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Essner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Essner families living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Essner's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Essner families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essner 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 Essner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essner. 24% of Essner men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Essner women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essner were Salesman and Stenographer.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    14%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Stenographer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Essner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essner 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 438 immigration records available for the last name Essner. 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 542 military records available for the last name Essner. For the veterans among your Essner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essner lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Essner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Essner in 1958 was 51, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essner 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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