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Essam Family History

Essam Surname Meaning

probably an altered pronunciation of Esson a variant of Easton.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Essam family from?

You can see how Essam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essam family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Essam families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 147 Essam families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Essam's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire had the highest population of Essam families in 1891.
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What did your Essam ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Wood Machinist and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Essam. 25% of Essam men worked as a Wood Machinist and 81% of Essam women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essam were Boot shoe Repairer and 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Wood Machinist
    25%
  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Boot shoe Repairer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Incapacitated
    4%
  • Household Duties
    4%
  • Domestic Duties
    4%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Essam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essam 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 248 immigration records available for the last name Essam. 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 315 military records available for the last name Essam. For the veterans among your Essam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essam lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1999, in the United States, Essam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Essam in 1962 was 74, and 79 in 1999.

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