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Esselment Family History

Esselment 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, Wesselmann, Wesselman, Casement, Eshelman

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Where is the Esselment family from?

You can see how Esselment families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselment family name was found in Scotland between 1841 and 1881. The most Esselment families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Esselment family living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esselment's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Esselment families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselment surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1851
  • 1861
  • 1871
  • 1881
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Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Esselment. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselment 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Esselment. 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 1 military records available for the last name Esselment. For the veterans among your Esselment ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselment lifespan?

Average Esselment life expectancy in 1993 was 51 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselment 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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