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Esmont Family History

Esmont 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: Esmond, Mont, Edmond, Escott, Desmond, Lamont, Osmond, Smoot, Emmons

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Where is the Esmont family from?

You can see how Esmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmont family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esmont families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Esmont family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esmont's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Esmont families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmont 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 121 census records available for the last name Esmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmont 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Esmont. 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 133 military records available for the last name Esmont. For the veterans among your Esmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmont lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Esmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Esmont in 1958 was 50, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmont 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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