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Origins of the Esse surname

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About the Esses

We have a total number of 288 records for people with the last name Esse.

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Where do most Esses live?

In 1921, most Esses lived in South East.


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Interesting facts about Esses

How common is your surname?

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

We have 199 records for the Esse surname. The oldest one dates back to .

Who were Esses most likely to marry?

Boyces

&

Gramms

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Esses.

What are the most common Esse first names?

  • Joseph
  • William Charles
  • Mary
  • Anna

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Common jobs for Esses

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

Common Female occupations for Esses in 1921
None

4

Living On Own Means

3

Assistant

2

Domestic Servant

2

Barmaid

1

Common Male occupations for Esses in 1921
Bankers Clerk

6

Boarding Scholars

3

Brewers Outdoor Manager

2

Commercial Clerk

2

Commercial Traveller

2

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