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Esman Family History

Esman 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: Osman, Elman, Mesman, Eyman, Asman, Edman, Usman, Esmay, Essman

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Where is the Esman family from?

You can see how Esman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Esman family living in Georgia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esman's in USA. Georgia and 1 other state had the highest population of Esman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Presser were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esman. 44% of Esman men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Esman women worked as a Presser. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esman were Farm Hand and Bookkeeper. .

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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
    44%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Farm Hand
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Presser
    25%
  • Seamstress
    25%
  • Inspector
    25%
  • Bookkeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esman 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 325 immigration records available for the last name Esman. 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 423 military records available for the last name Esman. For the veterans among your Esman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Esman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Esman in 1965 was 57, and 86 in 2004.

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