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Eselby Family History

Eselby 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: Selby, Shelby, Welby, Engelby, Vesely, Bielby, Melby, Eleby, Wesely

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Where is the Eselby family from?

You can see how Eselby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eselby family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eselby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Eselby families living in Devon. This was 100% of all the recorded Eselby's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Eselby families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eselby 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 Eselby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eselby. 100% of Eselby 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eselby family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 178 census records available for the last name Eselby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eselby 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eselby. 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 22 military records available for the last name Eselby. For the veterans among your Eselby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eselby lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1998, in the United States, Eselby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eselby in 1963 was 79, and 81 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eselby

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eselby 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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