Origins of the Essien surname
About the Essiens
We have a total of 55 records for people with the last name Essien.
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Interesting facts about Essien
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
Who were Essiens most likely to marry?
Etuknwas
What are the most common Essien first names?
Emmanuel
John
Elizabeth
Catherine
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Common jobs for Essiens
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Commmon female occupations for Essiens in 1921
Haidresser
1
Commmon male occupations for Essiens in 1921
Dealer
2
Tailor
2
Gentleman Private Means
1
Living On Allowance From Father
1
Merchant
1
