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Essad Family History

Essad 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: Assad, Essa, Saad, Assaf, Issa, Shad, Issac, Espada, Lessard, Essary

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Where is the Essad family from?

You can see how Essad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Essad families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Essad's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Essad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Essad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Tailor and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essad. 50% of Essad men worked as a Tailor and 100% of Essad women worked as a Secretary.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    50%
  • Propr
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%

What Essad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Essad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essad 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Essad. 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 35 military records available for the last name Essad. For the veterans among your Essad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essad lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Essad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Essad in 1970 was 35, and 54 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essad 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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