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Esmer Family History

Esmer 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: Elmer, Esper, Emmer, Esser, Osmer, Ester, Esler, Eimer, Ehmer, Emer

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Where is the Esmer family from?

You can see how Esmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esmer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Esmer family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Esmer's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esmer families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmer 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 214 census records available for the last name Esmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmer 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Esmer. 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 65 military records available for the last name Esmer. For the veterans among your Esmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmer lifespan?

Between 1946 and 1998, in the United States, Esmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1946, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Esmer in 1946 was 53, and 70 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmer 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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