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Esst Family History

Esst 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: East, Ess, Esse, Essa, Best, Post, Ness, Oest, Most, Last

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Where is the Esst family from?

You can see how Esst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Esst families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Esst's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esst 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 37 census records available for the last name Esst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esst 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Esst. 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 8 military records available for the last name Esst. For the veterans among your Esst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esst lifespan?

Between 1986 and 2002, in the United States, Esst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Esst in 1986 was 84, and 98 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esst 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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