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Esaias Family History

Esaias Name 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: Elias, Salas, Savas, Sias, Estis, Saas, Saia, Sais, Eskins, Isaac

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Where is the Esaias family from?

You can see how Esaias families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esaias family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esaias families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 11 Esaias families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Esaias's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Esaias families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esaias surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esaias ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esaias. 60% of Esaias men worked as a Laborer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%
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Census Records

There are 385 census records available for the last name Esaias. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esaias 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Esaias. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 46 military records available for the last name Esaias. For the veterans among your Esaias ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esaias lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Esaias life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Esaias in 1963 was 81, and 85 in 2004.

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