Origins of the Esslemont surname
About the Esslemonts
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Interesting facts about Esslemont
How common is your surname?
You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!
We have for the Esslemont surname. The oldest one dates back to 1862.
Who were Esslemonts most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Esslemonts.
What are the most common Esslemont first names?
James
Alexander
Mary
Margaret
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Common jobs for Esslemonts
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Esslemonts in 1921
Farmers Daughter
7
Daur
5
General Serv
5
General Serv Domestic
5
Domestic Servant
4
Common male occupations for Esslemonts in 1921
Farm Servant
14
Blacksmith
13
Farmer
10
Farm Serv
7
Baker
6
