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Essele Family History

Essele 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: Eisele, Kessel, Hessel, Ressel, Esteve, Esser, Essex, Gessel, Seele

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essele surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Essele. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essele 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Essele. 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 51 military records available for the last name Essele. For the veterans among your Essele ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essele lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2001, in the United States, Essele life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Essele in 1974 was 50, and 56 in 2001.

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