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Esslin Family History

Esslin 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: Enslin, Esplin, Maslin, Joslin, Esswein, Asselin, Emslie, Aslin

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Where is the Esslin family from?

You can see how Esslin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esslin family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Esslin family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esslin's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Esslin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esslin 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 169 census records available for the last name Esslin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esslin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Esslin. 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 36 military records available for the last name Esslin. For the veterans among your Esslin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esslin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2001, in the United States, Esslin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Esslin in 1967 was 98, and 79 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esslin 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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