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Essenberg Family History

Essenberg 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: Essenburg, Eisenberg, Rosenberg, Ellenberg, Stenberg, Ehrenberg

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Where is the Essenberg family from?

You can see how Essenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essenberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Essenberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Essenberg families living in Essex. This was about 67% of all the recorded Essenberg's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Essenberg families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essenberg 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 Essenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essenberg. 17% of Essenberg men worked as a Carpenter and 60% of Essenberg women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essenberg were Clerk and Operator.

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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

  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Owner
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

What Essenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Essenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essenberg 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 178 immigration records available for the last name Essenberg. 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 195 military records available for the last name Essenberg. For the veterans among your Essenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essenberg lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Essenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Essenberg in 1963 was 73, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essenberg 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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