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Esert Family History

Esert 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: Egert, Eisert, Ebert, Evert, Ewert, Emert, Essert, Elert, Eber, Ewart

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Where is the Esert family from?

You can see how Esert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esert family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Esert family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Esert's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Esert families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esert ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Esert ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Esert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esert 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Esert. 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 20 military records available for the last name Esert. For the veterans among your Esert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esert lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1968, in the United States, Esert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Esert in 1962 was 71, and 92 in 1968.

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