This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Esannason family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Esannason Family History

Esannason 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: Evanson, Estenson, Sanson, Arnason, Sandison, Samson, Cannon, Mannan

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Esannason family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esannason surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Family Insights Distribution Map

What did your Esannason ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cabinet Maker and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esannason. 50% of Esannason men worked as a Cabinet Maker and 100% of Esannason women worked as a Teacher.

View Census Data for Esannason | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cabinet Maker
    50%
  • Chauffeur
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Esannason family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Esannason. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esannason census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Esannason

Passenger Lists

There are 114 immigration records available for the last name Esannason. 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.

View all Esannason immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 10 military records available for the last name Esannason. For the veterans among your Esannason ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Esannason military records

You've only scratched the surface of Esannason family history

Discover More

What is the average Esannason lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Esannason life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Esannason in 1967 was 65, and 63 in 2003.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esannason 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Esannason family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial