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Esselstyn Family History

Esselstyn 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, Eskelson, Egelston, Elston, Kesselman, Wesselmann, Shelstad

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Where is the Esselstyn family from?

You can see how Esselstyn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselstyn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esselstyn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 55 Esselstyn families living in New York. This was about 80% of all the recorded Esselstyn's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esselstyn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselstyn 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 Esselstyn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Bookkeeper
    50%

What Esselstyn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Esselstyn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselstyn 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Esselstyn. 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 190 military records available for the last name Esselstyn. For the veterans among your Esselstyn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselstyn lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2003, in the United States, Esselstyn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Esselstyn in 1961 was 72, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselstyn 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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