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Essensohn Family History

Essensohn 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: Estenson, Stenson, Ellenson, Swenson, Ostenson, Rosenson, Eisenlohr

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Where is the Essensohn family from?

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

What Essensohn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Essensohn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essensohn 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Essensohn. 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 2 military records available for the last name Essensohn. For the veterans among your Essensohn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essensohn lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1983, in the United States, Essensohn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Essensohn in 1979 was 59, and 89 in 1983.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essensohn 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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