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Eschliman Family History

Eschliman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Aeschlimann (see Aeschliman) and perhaps also of its Alsatian variant Eschlimann.

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


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Where is the Eschliman family from?

You can see how Eschliman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschliman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschliman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Eschliman families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschliman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eschliman families in 1880.
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What did your Eschliman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschliman. 59% of Eschliman men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Eschliman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eschliman were Mechanic and Clerk.

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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
    59%
  • Manager
    18%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Eschliman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 661 census records available for the last name Eschliman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschliman 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Eschliman. 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 356 military records available for the last name Eschliman. For the veterans among your Eschliman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschliman lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eschliman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Eschliman in 1959 was 33, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschliman 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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