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Esley Family History

Esley 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: Exley, Emley, Wesley, Espey, Hesley, Isley, Osley, Esler, Easley

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Where is the Esley family from?

You can see how Esley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esley families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 26 Esley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 24% of all the recorded Esley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Esley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esley 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 Esley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esley. 100% of Esley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Esley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esley 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Esley. 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 482 military records available for the last name Esley. For the veterans among your Esley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Esley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Esley in 1963 was 71, and 71 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esley 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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