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Essrig Family History

Essrig 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: Essig, Estrin, Lessig, Ehrig, Isgrig, Spring, Sari, Erie, Suri

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Where is the Essrig family from?

You can see how Essrig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essrig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Essrig families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Essrig's in USA. New York had the highest population of Essrig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essrig 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 69 census records available for the last name Essrig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essrig 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 172 immigration records available for the last name Essrig. 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 56 military records available for the last name Essrig. For the veterans among your Essrig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essrig lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Essrig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Essrig in 1963 was 74, and 91 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essrig 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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