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Esbig Family History

Esbig 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, Habig, Estis, Eskin, Gerbig, Lessig, Wobig, Helbig, Ewig

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Where is the Esbig family from?

You can see how Esbig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esbig family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Esbig families living in Massachusetts. This was about 75% of all the recorded Esbig's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Esbig families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esbig 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 43 census records available for the last name Esbig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esbig 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 Esbig. 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 15 military records available for the last name Esbig. For the veterans among your Esbig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esbig lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1994, in the United States, Esbig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Esbig in 1964 was 87, and 104 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esbig 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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