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Esber Family History

Esber Surname Meaning

Arabic (Syria and Lebanon): from Asbir of unknown meaning used as a surname.

Derivation from Arabic aṣbar ‘very patient’ is linguistically improbable (ṣ and s are not interchangeable).

This surname is found among both Muslims and Christians.

Compare Esper 4 and Asper.

Filipino: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esber family from?

You can see how Esber families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esber family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Esber families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Esber family living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esber's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Esber families in 1861.
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What did your Esber ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esber. 50% of Esber men worked as a Salesman.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Owner
    25%

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Census Records

There are 476 census records available for the last name Esber. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esber 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 421 immigration records available for the last name Esber. 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 61 military records available for the last name Esber. For the veterans among your Esber ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esber lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Esber life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Esber in 1970 was 32, and 81 in 2004.

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