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Esselmeyer Family History

Esselmeyer 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: Engelmeyer, Westermeyer, Rosemeyer, Sellmeyer, Eggemeyer, Spellmeyer

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Where is the Esselmeyer family from?

You can see how Esselmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Esselmeyer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Esselmeyer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Esselmeyer families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Esselmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselmeyer 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Esselmeyer. 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 8 military records available for the last name Esselmeyer. For the veterans among your Esselmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselmeyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1993, in the United States, Esselmeyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Esselmeyer in 1964 was 80, and 72 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselmeyer 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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