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Essler Family History

Essler Surname Meaning

German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name composed with adel ‘noble’. Compare Adolf.

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


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Where is the Essler family from?

You can see how Essler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Essler families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Essler family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Essler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Essler families in 1911.
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What did your Essler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essler. 20% of Essler men worked as a Farmer and 28% of Essler women worked as a Bookeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essler were Salesman and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • Salesman
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookeeper
    28%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Saleslady
    19%
  • Maid
    19%

What Essler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Essler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essler 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 517 immigration records available for the last name Essler. 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 651 military records available for the last name Essler. For the veterans among your Essler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Essler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Essler in 1958 was 60, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Essler 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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