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Essell Family History

Essell 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: Vessell, Hessell, Kessell, Wessell, Edsell, Estell, Isbell, Oswell

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Where is the Essell family from?

You can see how Essell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Essell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Essell families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Essell's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Essell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essell 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 Essell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties Unpaid was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Essell. 100% of Essell women worked as a Domestic Duties Unpaid. .

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    100%
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What Essell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 665 census records available for the last name Essell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essell 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 83 immigration records available for the last name Essell. 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 102 military records available for the last name Essell. For the veterans among your Essell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Essell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Essell in 1965 was 80, and 89 in 2002.

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