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Esslemont Family History

Esslemont Surname Meaning

from the barony of Esslemont near Ellon (Aberdeens).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Esslemont family from?

You can see how Esslemont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esslemont family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1901. The most Esslemont families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 5 Esslemont families living in Yorkshire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Esslemont's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Esslemont families in 1891.
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What did your Esslemont ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Engineer Center Lathe Tuner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esslemont. 100% of Esslemont men worked as an Engineer Center Lathe Tuner and 100% of Esslemont 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Engineer Center Lathe Tuner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Esslemont. 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 167 military records available for the last name Esslemont. For the veterans among your Esslemont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esslemont lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1995, in the United States, Esslemont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Esslemont in 1962 was 67, and 90 in 1995.

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