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Esmel Family History

Esmel 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: Ermel, Emel, Emmel, Estel, Engel, Hamel, Camel, Eitel, Elmer, Kamel

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Where is the Esmel family from?

You can see how Esmel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmel family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Esmel families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Esmel's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Esmel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 5 census records available for the last name Esmel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmel 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Esmel. 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 12 military records available for the last name Esmel. For the veterans among your Esmel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmel lifespan?

Average Esmel life expectancy in 1978 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmel 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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