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Essney Family History

Essney 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: Essner, Messner, Gosney, Disney, Elsner, Essary, Espey, Esser, Vessey

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Where is the Essney family from?

You can see how Essney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essney family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Essney family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Essney's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Essney families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essney 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 11 census records available for the last name Essney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essney 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Essney. 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 1 military records available for the last name Essney. For the veterans among your Essney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essney lifespan?

Average Essney life expectancy in 1966 was 76 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essney 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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