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Essary Family History

Essary Name Meaning

English: probably a habitational name from Esworthy (pronounced Essery locally) near Hatherleigh Devon (see Esworthy ). Compare Ussery .

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


Similar surnames: Esmay, Esarey, Start, Esser, Ussery, Lessard, Sealy, Edward, Hessey

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Where is the Essary family from?

You can see how Essary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essary family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Essary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Essary families living in Tennessee. This was about 64% of all the recorded Essary's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Essary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essary 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 Essary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Keeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Essary. 33% of Essary men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Essary women worked as a House Keeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Essary were Farm Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Labor
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Keeper
    18%
  • Housewife
    18%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Essary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essary 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Essary. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Essary. For the veterans among your Essary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essary lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Essary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Essary in 1944 was 22, and 70 in 2004.

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