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Esle Family History

Esle 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: Espe, Ehle, Esse, Esler, Erle, Estle, Egle, Eble, Isle, Mule

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Where is the Esle family from?

You can see how Esle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esle families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Esle family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Esle's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Esle families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esle 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 Esle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Maid was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esle. 100% of Esle women worked as a Maid.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

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Census Records

There are 174 census records available for the last name Esle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esle 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Esle. 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 10 military records available for the last name Esle. For the veterans among your Esle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esle lifespan?

Between 1995 and 2002, in the United States, Esle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Esle in 1995 was 44, and 37 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esle 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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