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Essof Family History

Essof 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: Esson, Elson, Assaf, Esco, Esser, Ensor, Ess, Essex, Esse, Estok

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Where is the Essof family from?

You can see how Essof families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Essof family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Essof family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Essof's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Essof families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Essof surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Essof ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 54 census records available for the last name Essof. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Essof 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Essof. 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 5 military records available for the last name Essof. For the veterans among your Essof ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Essof lifespan?

Between 1990 and 2003, in the United States, Essof life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Essof in 1990 was 85, and 91 in 2003.

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