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Esshom Family History

Esshom 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: Eshom, Esham, Esson, Sessom, Easom, Easton, Bishop, Strom, Hashim

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Where is the Esshom family from?

You can see how Esshom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esshom family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esshom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Esshom families living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Esshom's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Esshom families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esshom 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 97 census records available for the last name Esshom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esshom 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Esshom. 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 22 military records available for the last name Esshom. For the veterans among your Esshom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esshom lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1971, in the United States, Esshom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Esshom in 1962 was 81, and 83 in 1971.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esshom 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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