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Esaias Family History

Esaias 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: Elias, Salas, Savas, Sias, Estis, Saas, Saia, Sais, Eskins, Isaac

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Where is the Esaias family from?

You can see how Esaias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esaias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esaias families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 22 Esaias families living in Glamorgan. This was 100% of all the recorded Esaias's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan had the highest population of Esaias families in 1891.
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What did your Esaias ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter and Tinplate Opener were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esaias. 100% of Esaias men worked as a Carpenter and 34% of Esaias women worked as a Tinplate Opener.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Tinplate Opener
    34%
  • Domestic Duties
    34%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    34%

What Esaias family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Esaias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esaias 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Esaias. 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 46 military records available for the last name Esaias. For the veterans among your Esaias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esaias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Esaias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Esaias in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esaias 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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