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Esling Family History

Esling Surname Meaning

from Elsing (Norfolk) with metathesis of l‐s to s‐l.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Esling family from?

You can see how Esling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Esling families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esling's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esling families in 1911.
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What did your Esling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Labourer Heavy Work and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Esling. 100% of Esling men worked as an Iron Foundry Labourer Heavy Work and 100% of Esling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Iron Foundry Labourer Heavy Work
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Esling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esling 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Esling. 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 228 military records available for the last name Esling. For the veterans among your Esling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Esling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Esling in 1964 was 83, and 90 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esling 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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