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Essman Family History

Essman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Essmann: habitational name a variant of Essen with the suffix man ‘man’ or nickname for a big eater.

From the agent derivative of Middle High German ezzen ‘to eat’.

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


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Where is the Essman family from?

You can see how Essman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Essman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Essman families living in Cheshire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Essman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Essman families in 1891.
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What did your Essman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essman. 40% of Essman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Essman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essman were Farming and Maid.

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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
    40%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Farming
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%
  • Maid
    9%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Essman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essman 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 269 immigration records available for the last name Essman. 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 886 military records available for the last name Essman. For the veterans among your Essman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Essman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Essman in 1949 was 47, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essman 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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