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Esancy Family History

Esancy 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: Sandy, Chancy, Clancy, Glancy, Fancy, Esarey, Francy, Santy, Dancy

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Where is the Esancy family from?

You can see how Esancy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esancy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esancy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Esancy family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Esancy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esancy families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esancy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esancy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esancy. 50% of Esancy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Esancy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 412 census records available for the last name Esancy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esancy 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Esancy. 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 106 military records available for the last name Esancy. For the veterans among your Esancy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esancy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Esancy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Esancy in 1966 was 66, and 87 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esancy 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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