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Esseny Family History

Esseny 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: Essen, Eisen, Elsen, Bessent, Essary, Espey, Jessen, Esser, Kessen

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Where is the Esseny family from?

You can see how Esseny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esseny family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Esseny families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there was 1 Esseny family living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Esseny's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Esseny families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esseny 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 Esseny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 42 census records available for the last name Esseny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esseny 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Esseny. 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 25 military records available for the last name Esseny. For the veterans among your Esseny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esseny lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1988, in the United States, Esseny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Esseny in 1973 was 58, and 87 in 1988.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esseny 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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