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Esmond Family History

Esmond Name Meaning

English: from the Middle English personal name Esmond (Old English Ēastmund ēast ‘grace beauty’ + mund ‘protection’). A Norman French cognate of ancient Germanic origin is also found. See also Eastman .

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


Similar surnames: Edmond, Osmond, Eastmond, Germond, Elford, Almond, Edman, Aymond

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Where is the Esmond family from?

You can see how Esmond families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esmond family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esmond families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Esmond families living in New York. This was about 72% of all the recorded Esmond's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esmond families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esmond surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esmond ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esmond. 21% of Esmond men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Esmond women worked as a Typist. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esmond were Caretaker and Housewife. .

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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
    21%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Caretaker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    15%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Housewife
    15%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Esmond. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esmond 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 960 immigration records available for the last name Esmond. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esmond. For the veterans among your Esmond ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esmond lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Esmond life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esmond in 1957 was 47, and 92 in 2004.

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