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Esnault Family History

Esnault 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: Denault, Nault, Lescault, Sault, Henault, Renault, Pinault, Saul

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Where is the Esnault family from?

You can see how Esnault families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esnault family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Esnault families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Esnault family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Esnault's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esnault families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esnault surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esnault ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esnault. 100% of Esnault 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
    100%

What Esnault family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 556 census records available for the last name Esnault. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esnault 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 228 immigration records available for the last name Esnault. 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 Esnault. For the veterans among your Esnault ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esnault lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Esnault life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Esnault in 1962 was 69, and 84 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esnault 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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