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Esbester Family History

Esbester 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: Bester, Sester, Isbister, Easter, Setter, Tester, Pester, Better

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Where is the Esbester family from?

You can see how Esbester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esbester family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Esbester families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Esbester families living in Somerset. This was about 70% of all the recorded Esbester's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Esbester families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esbester 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 Esbester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Tobacco Manufacturers Representative and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esbester. 100% of Esbester men worked as a Tobacco Manufacturers Representative and 100% of Esbester 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

  • Tobacco Manufacturers Representative
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Esbester family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 100 census records available for the last name Esbester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esbester 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Esbester. 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 18 military records available for the last name Esbester. For the veterans among your Esbester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esbester lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2004, in the United States, Esbester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Esbester in 1978 was 80, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esbester 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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