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Esswein Family History

Esswein Surname Meaning

German: variant of Ösenwein a nickname for a heavy drinker of wine from Middle High German ösen ‘to guzzle’ + wīn ‘wine’.

Alternatively it may be from the personal name Össwin a variant of Oswin composed of the ancient Germanic elements ans ‘demigods’ + win ‘friend’.

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


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You can see how Esswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esswein family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esswein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Esswein families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Esswein's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Esswein families in 1911.
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What did your Esswein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esswein. 34% of Esswein men worked as a Painter and 100% of Esswein women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Painter
    34%
  • Proprietor
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Electrician
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Esswein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 883 census records available for the last name Esswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esswein 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Esswein. 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 469 military records available for the last name Esswein. For the veterans among your Esswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esswein lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Esswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Esswein in 1960 was 50, and 82 in 2004.

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