Origins of the Essen surname
About the Essens
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Interesting facts about Essen
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Essen surname. The oldest one dates back to 1840.
Who were Essens most likely to marry?
Von Essens
&
Van Essens
Our tell us which families married Essens.
What are the most common Essen first names?
John
William
Elizabeth
Mary
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Common jobs for Essens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Essens in 1921
Carpenters Daur
3
Elementary School Teacher
3
Laundress
3
Cook
2
Cook Domestic
2
Common male occupations for Essens in 1921
Agricultural Labourer
6
Clerk
6
Farm Labourer
5
Shoe Maker
5
Ag Labourer
4
