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Eschweiler Family History

Eschweiler 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: Schweiger, Schwegler, Schweizer, Schweiker, Schneller, Schreier

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Where is the Eschweiler family from?

You can see how Eschweiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschweiler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschweiler families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Eschweiler families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Eschweiler's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Eschweiler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschweiler 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 Eschweiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Architect and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschweiler. 39% of Eschweiler men worked as an Architect and 100% of Eschweiler women worked as a Stenographer.

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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

  • Architect
    39%
  • Salesman
    31%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Tire Mounting Mech
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Eschweiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Eschweiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschweiler 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Eschweiler. 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 266 military records available for the last name Eschweiler. For the veterans among your Eschweiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschweiler lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eschweiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eschweiler in 1957 was 45, and 67 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschweiler 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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