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Essery Family History

Essery Name Meaning

English: habitational name from Essworthy in Hatherleigh (Devon). The spelling of the surname reflects the traditional pronunciation of the placename.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Essary, Esser, Ussery, Essert, Messer, Tesser, Seery, Dessert, Esper

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Where is the Essery family from?

You can see how Essery families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essery family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Essery families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 40 Essery families living in Ontario. This was about 66% of all the recorded Essery's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Essery families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essery surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Essery ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Income and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Essery. 20% of Essery men worked as an Income and 100% of Essery women worked as a Housekeeper. .

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

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Income
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Labourer
    20%
  • Moulder
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Essery. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essery 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 789 immigration records available for the last name Essery. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 766 military records available for the last name Essery. For the veterans among your Essery ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essery lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Essery life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Essery in 1956 was 47, and 70 in 2003.

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