This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Esway family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Esway Family History

Esway 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: Esmay, Estay, Erway, Say, Swan, Swamy, Espy, Slay, Way, Swab

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Esway family from?

You can see how Esway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esway family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esway families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Esway families living in Dakota Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esway's in USA. Dakota Territory had the highest population of Esway families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esway surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Esway ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esway. 100% of Esway men worked as a Laborer.

View Census Data for Esway | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Esway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Esway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esway census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Esway

Passenger Lists

There are 11 immigration records available for the last name Esway. 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.

View all Esway immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Esway. For the veterans among your Esway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Esway military records

You've only scratched the surface of Esway family history

Discover More

What is the average Esway lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Esway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Esway in 1972 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esway

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esway 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Esway family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial