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Esselstrom Family History

Esselstrom 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: Ellstrom, Wasserstrom, Stenstrom, Sahlstrom, Salstrom, Seastrom

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Where is the Esselstrom family from?

You can see how Esselstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselstrom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esselstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Esselstrom family living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Esselstrom's in USA. California had the highest population of Esselstrom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselstrom surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esselstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Hook Tender was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esselstrom. 50% of Esselstrom men worked as a Hook Tender.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Hook Tender
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Esselstrom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 265 census records available for the last name Esselstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselstrom 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Esselstrom. 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 86 military records available for the last name Esselstrom. For the veterans among your Esselstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselstrom lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Esselstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Esselstrom in 1969 was 72, and 87 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselstrom 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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