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Esmond Family History

Esmond Surname Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Esmond (Old English Ēastmund ēast ‘grace beauty’ + mund ‘protection’).

A Norman French cognate of ancient Germanic origin is also found.

See also Eastman.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esmond family from?

You can see how Esmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Esmond families living in London. This was about 42% of all the recorded Esmond's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esmond families in 1891.
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What did your Esmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esmond. 81% of Esmond 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
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Unpaid Housewife
    7%
  • Caretaker
    7%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Esmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmond 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Esmond. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esmond. For the veterans among your Esmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmond lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Esmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esmond in 1957 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmond 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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