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Esam Family History

Esam Surname Meaning

see Essam.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Esam family from?

You can see how Esam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esam family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Esam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Esam families living in Nottinghamshire. This was about 59% of all the recorded Esam's in United Kingdom. Nottinghamshire had the highest population of Esam families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esam 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 Esam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Transmission Belt Ma and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esam. 100% of Esam men worked as a Transmission Belt Ma and 86% of Esam 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Transmission Belt Ma
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Equipment Clerk
    15%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esam 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Esam. 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 210 military records available for the last name Esam. For the veterans among your Esam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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