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Essert Family History

Essert Surname Meaning

German: variant of Esser

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Essert family from?

You can see how Essert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Essert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 9 Essert families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Essert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Essert families in 1891.
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What did your Essert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Telephone Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essert. 31% of Essert men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Essert women worked as a Telephone Operator.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    24%
  • Farm Operator
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Telephone Operator
    100%

What Essert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Essert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essert 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Essert. 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 523 military records available for the last name Essert. For the veterans among your Essert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essert lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Essert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Essert in 1960 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Essert

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essert 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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