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Essenwein Family History

Essenwein 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: Esswein, Eisenstein, Fessenden, Eisenbeis, Eberwein, Elfenbein

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Where is the Essenwein family from?

You can see how Essenwein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essenwein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Essenwein families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Essenwein families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Essenwein's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Essenwein families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Essenwein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essenwein 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Essenwein. 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 91 military records available for the last name Essenwein. For the veterans among your Essenwein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essenwein lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1991, in the United States, Essenwein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Essenwein in 1955 was 57, and 43 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essenwein 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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