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Esselen Family History

Esselen 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, Asselin, Seelen, Esselman, Wesseler, Essler, Essen, Enslen

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Where is the Esselen family from?

You can see how Esselen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Esselen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Esselen family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Esselen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esselen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselen 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 88 census records available for the last name Esselen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselen 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 133 immigration records available for the last name Esselen. 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 36 military records available for the last name Esselen. For the veterans among your Esselen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselen lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1989, in the United States, Esselen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Esselen in 1972 was 87, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselen 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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