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Essington Family History

Essington Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Essington (Staffordshire) from the Old English folk-name Esningas (from the Old English personal name Esni + -inga- denoting association) + tūn ‘farmstead settlement’.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Essington family from?

You can see how Essington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essington family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Essington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 29 Essington families living in London. This was about 60% of all the recorded Essington's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Essington families in 1891.
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What did your Essington ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Essington. 100% of Essington women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Essington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essington 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Essington. 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 399 military records available for the last name Essington. For the veterans among your Essington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essington lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Essington life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Essington in 1954 was 43, and 96 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essington 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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