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Esain Family History

Esain 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: Sain, Eskin, Espin, Hain, Bain, Main, Sabin, Cain, Husain, Drain

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Where is the Esain family from?

You can see how Esain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esain family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Esain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Esain family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esain's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Esain families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esain ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esain. 100% of Esain women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Esain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esain 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Esain. 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 24 military records available for the last name Esain. For the veterans among your Esain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esain lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Esain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Esain in 1966 was 61, and 88 in 1999.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esain 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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