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Essi Family History

Essi 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: Ess, Esse, Ossi, Essig, Essa, Shi, Ness, Oss, Jesse, Orsi

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Where is the Essi family from?

You can see how Essi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Essi family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Essi's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Essi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essi 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 Essi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Draftsman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Essi. 100% of Essi men worked as a Draftsman.

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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

  • Draftsman
    100%

What Essi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 105 census records available for the last name Essi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essi 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Essi. 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 59 military records available for the last name Essi. For the veterans among your Essi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essi lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Essi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Essi in 1959 was 64, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Essi

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essi 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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