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Esberg Family History

Esberg 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: Osberg, Enberg, Isberg, Edberg, Ekberg, Elberg, Berg, Seaberg

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Where is the Esberg family from?

You can see how Esberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esberg families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Esberg families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Esberg's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Esberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esberg 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 Esberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esberg. 75% of Esberg 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
    75%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%

What Esberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 801 census records available for the last name Esberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esberg 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 599 immigration records available for the last name Esberg. 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 105 military records available for the last name Esberg. For the veterans among your Esberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esberg lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Esberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Esberg in 1961 was 53, and 93 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esberg 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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