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Eselin Family History

Eselin 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: Selin, Iselin, Esplin, Melin, Helin, Belin, Serlin, Selan, Sellin

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Where is the Eselin family from?

You can see how Eselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eselin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eselin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eselin family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eselin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eselin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eselin 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 Eselin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eselin. 100% of Eselin men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Eselin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 129 census records available for the last name Eselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eselin 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eselin. 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 66 military records available for the last name Eselin. For the veterans among your Eselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eselin lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Eselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eselin in 1973 was 78, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eselin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eselin 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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