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Escobedo Family History

Escobedo Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from a collective form of escoba ‘broom’ (from Late Latin scopa) or a habitational name from either of two minor places in Cantabria called Escobedo.

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


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Where is the Escobedo family from?

You can see how Escobedo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escobedo family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Escobedo families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 37 Escobedo families living in Texas. This was about 74% of all the recorded Escobedo's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Escobedo families in 1880.
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What did your Escobedo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Escobedo. 49% of Escobedo men worked as a Laborer and 21% of Escobedo women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Escobedo were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    49%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Farmer
    6%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    21%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Servant
    12%
  • Housewife
    9%

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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Escobedo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escobedo 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 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Escobedo. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Escobedo. For the veterans among your Escobedo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escobedo lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Escobedo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Escobedo in 1942 was 46, and 70 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escobedo 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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