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Esslinger Family History

Esslinger Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Esslingen for example in Bavaria, Rhineland, and Württemberg.

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


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Where is the Esslinger family from?

You can see how Esslinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esslinger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esslinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Esslinger families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Esslinger's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Esslinger families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esslinger 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 Esslinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esslinger. 27% of Esslinger men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Esslinger women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esslinger were Clerk and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    27%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Clerk
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    14%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Maid
    9%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

What Esslinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Esslinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esslinger 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Esslinger. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Esslinger. For the veterans among your Esslinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esslinger lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Esslinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Esslinger in 1952 was 34, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esslinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esslinger 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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