History of your Surname
Get access to Esaki family records.Start a free trial

Esaki Family History

Esaki 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: Osaki, Saeki, Maki, Sakai, Sari, Aki, Sak, Saiki, Seki, Sasaki

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Black & white image of a young woman scientist

Where is the Esaki family from?

You can see how Esaki families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esaki family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Esaki families living in California. This was about 43% of all the recorded Esaki's in USA. California had the highest population of Esaki families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esaki surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esaki ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esaki. 40% of Esaki men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Esaki women worked as a Farm Hand. .

View Census Data for Esaki | Data not to scale

*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

  • Farmer
    40%
  • Farm Laborer
    30%
  • Laborer
    30%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%
Black & white image of two construction labourers

What Esaki family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Esaki. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esaki census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search US census records for Esaki

Passenger Lists

There are 213 immigration records available for the last name Esaki. 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.

View all Esaki immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 74 military records available for the last name Esaki. For the veterans among your Esaki ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Esaki military records

You've only scratched the surface of Esaki family history

Discover More

What is the average Esaki lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Esaki life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Esaki in 1965 was 82, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esaki

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Esaki family tree

Explore Your Tree

Browse profiles of historical people with the Esaki last name

Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial