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Esalhorst Family History

Esalhorst Name 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: Selhorst, Eichhorst, Haselhorst, Barhorst, Eichorst, Horst, Salters

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Where is the Esalhorst family from?

You can see how Esalhorst families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esalhorst family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esalhorst families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Esalhorst families living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Esalhorst's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Esalhorst families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esalhorst surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esalhorst ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Esalhorst ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Esalhorst. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esalhorst 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Esalhorst. 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 7 military records available for the last name Esalhorst. For the veterans among your Esalhorst ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esalhorst lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Esalhorst life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Esalhorst in 1970 was 78, and 87 in 1997.

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