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Essian Family History

Essian 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: Essman, Messman, Tessin, Russian, Ensign, Hessman, Wessman, Pessin

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Where is the Essian family from?

You can see how Essian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essian family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Essian families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 7 Essian families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 88% of all the recorded Essian's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Essian families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essian 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 Essian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the USA named Essian. 100% of Essian women worked as a Clerk.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Essian family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Essian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essian 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Essian. 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 17 military records available for the last name Essian. For the veterans among your Essian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essian lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1996, in the United States, Essian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Essian in 1972 was 80, and 74 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essian 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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