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Eschbaugh Family History

Eschbaugh Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Eshbaugh, Eschbach, Ashbaugh, Cobaugh, Sirbaugh, Surbaugh, Lushbaugh

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Where is the Eschbaugh family from?

You can see how Eschbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Eschbaugh families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Eschbaugh's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eschbaugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschbaugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eschbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eschbaugh. 67% of Eschbaugh men worked as a Farmer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Owner
    34%

What Eschbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 357 census records available for the last name Eschbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschbaugh 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Eschbaugh. 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 80 military records available for the last name Eschbaugh. For the veterans among your Eschbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschbaugh lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2003, in the United States, Eschbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eschbaugh in 1959 was 61, and 66 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschbaugh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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