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Esmon Family History

Esmon 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: Esmond, Esson, Osmon, Edmon, Son, Simon, Easton, Elton, Osman, Elson

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Where is the Esmon family from?

You can see how Esmon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esmon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Esmon family living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esmon's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Esmon families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esmon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esmon. 20% of Esmon men worked as a Labor.

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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 1940

  • Labor
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Machinist
    20%

What Esmon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 781 census records available for the last name Esmon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmon 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Esmon. 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 124 military records available for the last name Esmon. For the veterans among your Esmon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmon lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Esmon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Esmon in 1955 was 45, and 62 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esmon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esmon 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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