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Essenburgh Family History

Essenburgh 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, Massenburg, Eisenbarth, Eisenberg, Ellenburg, Steenburgh

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Where is the Essenburgh family from?

You can see how Essenburgh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essenburgh family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Essenburgh family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Essenburgh's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Essenburgh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essenburgh 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 Essenburgh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 23 census records available for the last name Essenburgh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essenburgh 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Essenburgh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Essenburgh. For the veterans among your Essenburgh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essenburgh lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Essenburgh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Essenburgh in 1975 was 60, and 92 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Essenburgh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essenburgh 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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