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Esselmont Family History

Esselmont 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: Esselman, Kesselman, Wesselmann, Wesselman, Nesselrodt, Belmont

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Where is the Esselmont family from?

You can see how Esselmont families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esselmont family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Esselmont families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Esselmont family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Esselmont's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esselmont families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esselmont 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 604 census records available for the last name Esselmont. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esselmont 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Esselmont. 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 14 military records available for the last name Esselmont. For the veterans among your Esselmont ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esselmont lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Esselmont life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Esselmont in 1970 was 75, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esselmont 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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