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Essaian Family History

Essaian 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: Essman, Eisaman, Husain, Spain, Sagan, Swain, Espada, Esswein, Shahan

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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Essaian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essaian 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Essaian. 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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There are 8 military records available for the last name Essaian. For the veterans among your Essaian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essaian lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2002, in the United States, Essaian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Essaian in 1973 was 92, and 84 in 2002.

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