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Essegian Family History

Essegian 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: Esselman, Kesselman, Esswein, Asselin, Wesselman, Nersesian, Siegman

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Where is the Essegian family from?

You can see how Essegian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essegian family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Essegian families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Essegian's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Essegian families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essegian 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 Essegian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Sewing were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essegian. 67% of Essegian men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Essegian women worked as a Sewing.

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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

  • Clerk
    67%
  • Owner
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sewing
    100%

What Essegian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 73 census records available for the last name Essegian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essegian 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Essegian. 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 46 military records available for the last name Essegian. For the veterans among your Essegian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essegian lifespan?

Between 1949 and 1998, in the United States, Essegian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Essegian in 1949 was 37, and 83 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essegian 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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