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Esso Family History

Esso 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: Esco, Ess, Esse, Esson, Besso, Osso, Essa, So, Tasso, Ness

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Where is the Esso family from?

You can see how Esso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esso family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Esso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Esso family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Esso's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Esso families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esso 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 174 census records available for the last name Esso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esso 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Esso. 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 35 military records available for the last name Esso. For the veterans among your Esso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esso lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1994, in the United States, Esso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Esso in 1984 was 91, and 78 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esso 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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