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Origins of the Esan surname

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About the Esans

We have a total number of 291 records for people with the last name Esan.

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Where do most Esans live?

In 1921, most Esans lived in Northern Ireland.


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Interesting facts about Esans

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 234 records for the Esan surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Esans most likely to marry?

?esans

&

Frionis

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Esans.

What are the most common Esan first names?

  • John
  • William
  • Mary
  • Elizabeth

Our birth record sets tell us the names of Esan family members

Common jobs for Esans

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Esans in 1921
Laundress

3

Scholar At Home

3

Charwoman

2

Living On Own Means

2

Teacher At Home

2

Common Male occupations for Esans in 1921
Coal Miner

7

Mason

3

Coalminer Hewer

2

Farm Servant

2

Glazier

2

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