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Esy Family History

Esy 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: Espy, Ely, Ess, Ewy, Eby, Ey, Sy, Desy, Esh, Esty

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Where is the Esy family from?

You can see how Esy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esy family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esy families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 4 Esy families living in Kinross. This was 100% of all the recorded Esy's in Scotland. Kinross had the highest population of Esy families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esy 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 100 census records available for the last name Esy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esy 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Esy. 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 Esy. For the veterans among your Esy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esy lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esy 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esy

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