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Esgro Family History

Esgro 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: Sgro, Isgro, Tesoro, Esco, Negro, Agro, Cesaro, Magro, Destro, Nigro

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Where is the Esgro family from?

You can see how Esgro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esgro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esgro families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 3 Esgro families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esgro's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Esgro families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esgro 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 Esgro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esgro. 59% of Esgro men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    59%
  • Coal Loader
    25%
  • Custodian
    17%

What Esgro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 282 census records available for the last name Esgro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esgro 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Esgro. 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 125 military records available for the last name Esgro. For the veterans among your Esgro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esgro lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Esgro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Esgro in 1958 was 50, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esgro

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esgro 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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