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Esses Family History

Esses Surname Meaning

Jewish (from Syria): perhaps a nickname from a vernacular form of standard Arabic ‘uṣaṣ ‘coccyx’.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Ese, a pet form of Ester (see Esther) + Yiddish possessive -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esses family from?

You can see how Esses families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esses family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Esses families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Esses families living in Warwickshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Esses's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Esses families in 1891.
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What did your Esses ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Winder were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esses. 50% of Esses men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Esses women worked as a Winder. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esses were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Proprietor
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Winder
    43%
  • New Worker
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esses. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esses 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 502 immigration records available for the last name Esses. 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 133 military records available for the last name Esses. For the veterans among your Esses ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esses lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Esses life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Esses in 1956 was 54, and 70 in 2004.

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