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Esselin Family History

Esselin 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: Asselin, Esswein, Selin, Esselman, Essen, Enslin, Gosselin, Iselin

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Where is the Esselin family from?

You can see how Esselin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselin family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Esselin families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esselin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esselin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselin 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 47 census records available for the last name Esselin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselin 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Esselin. 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 3 military records available for the last name Esselin. For the veterans among your Esselin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1981, in the United States, Esselin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Esselin in 1974 was 85, and 54 in 1981.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselin 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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