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Escalon Family History

Escalon Surname Meaning

Spanish (Cádiz; Escalón): nickname from escalón ‘step’. Alternatively, it can be an altered form of Escalona with the male suffix -o for matching with the sex of the bearer of the surname.

This surname is rare in Spain; it is found mainly in Honduras and Mexico.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Escalon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escalon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Escalon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Escalon families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Escalon's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Escalon families in 1880.
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What did your Escalon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Escalon. 100% of Escalon men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Escalon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escalon census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 367 immigration records available for the last name Escalon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Escalon. For the veterans among your Escalon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escalon lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Escalon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Escalon in 1972 was 27, and 74 in 2004.

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