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Essene Family History

Essene 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: Essen, Eisen, Elsen, Eugene, Bessent, Eisele, Jessen, Esteve, Esser

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Where is the Essene family from?

You can see how Essene families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essene family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Essene families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Essene families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Essene's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Essene families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essene 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 Essene ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Home Maker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Essene. 100% of Essene women worked as a Home Maker.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Home Maker
    100%

What Essene family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Essene. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essene 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Essene. 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 3 military records available for the last name Essene. For the veterans among your Essene ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essene lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1996, in the United States, Essene life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Essene in 1973 was 67, and 84 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essene 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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