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Essinger Name Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of the places called Essing or Essingen.

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


Similar surnames: Wessinger, Ensinger, Esslinger, Eisinger, Messinger, Bessinger

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Where is the Essinger family from?

You can see how Essinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Essinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 4 Essinger families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 80% of all the recorded Essinger's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Essinger families in 1911.
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What did your Essinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essinger. 27% of Essinger men worked as a Salesman and 47% of Essinger women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essinger were Farmer and Housekeeper. .

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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

  • Salesman
    27%
  • Farming
    22%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    47%
  • Bookkeeper
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Essinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essinger 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 238 immigration records available for the last name Essinger. 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 382 military records available for the last name Essinger. For the veterans among your Essinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essinger lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Essinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Essinger in 1965 was 54, and 83 in 2003.

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