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Esen Family History

Esen 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: Eden, Eisen, Elsen, Osen, Ewen, Sen, Even, Eben, Essen, Ebsen

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Where is the Esen family from?

You can see how Esen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Esen families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Esen's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Esen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esen 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 Esen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esen. 100% of Esen 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%

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Esen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esen 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Esen. 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 23 military records available for the last name Esen. For the veterans among your Esen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esen lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Esen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Esen in 1974 was 56, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esen 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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