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Esela Family History

Esela 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: Sala, Gesell, Vela, Seda, Sell, Edel, Sera, Sella, Ezell, Sena

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Where is the Esela family from?

You can see how Esela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Esela families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Esela's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Esela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esela surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esela ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 50 census records available for the last name Esela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esela 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Esela. 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 25 military records available for the last name Esela. For the veterans among your Esela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esela lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Esela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Esela in 1967 was 49, and 66 in 2004.

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