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Essender Family History

Essender 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: Ellender, Fessenden, Messenger, Essner, Stender, Sender, Skender

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Where is the Essender family from?

You can see how Essender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essender family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Essender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Essender family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Essender's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Essender families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Essender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essender 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 Essender. 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 25 military records available for the last name Essender. For the veterans among your Essender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essender lifespan?

Average Essender life expectancy in 1968 was 74 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essender 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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