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Esmann Family History

Esmann 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: Ehmann, Eymann, Eismann, Mann, Osman, Lehmann, Bermann, Elman

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Where is the Esmann family from?

You can see how Esmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmann family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esmann families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Esmann families living in Ohio. This was about 64% of all the recorded Esmann's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Esmann families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Esmann family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 310 census records available for the last name Esmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmann 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Esmann. 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 96 military records available for the last name Esmann. For the veterans among your Esmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmann lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Esmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Esmann in 1970 was 57, and 84 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmann 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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