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Esseltine Family History

Esseltine 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: Hesseltine, Aseltine, Haseltine, Esterline, Asselin, Sheline

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Where is the Esseltine family from?

You can see how Esseltine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esseltine family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esseltine families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 56 Esseltine families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Esseltine's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esseltine families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esseltine 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 Esseltine ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Esseltine. 47% of Esseltine men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    47%
  • Labourer
    24%
  • Retired Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Esseltine family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 963 census records available for the last name Esseltine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esseltine 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Esseltine. 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 70 military records available for the last name Esseltine. For the veterans among your Esseltine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esseltine lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Esseltine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Esseltine in 1968 was 79, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esseltine

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esseltine 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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