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Eshee Family History

Eshee 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: Ishee, Usher, Shen, Esther, Hee, See, Asher, Esper, Espe, Espey

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Where is the Eshee family from?

You can see how Eshee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshee family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Eshee family living in Mississippi. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshee's in USA. Mississippi had the highest population of Eshee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshee 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 Eshee ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eshee. 100% of Eshee 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
    100%

What Eshee family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Eshee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshee 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Eshee. 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 67 military records available for the last name Eshee. For the veterans among your Eshee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshee lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Eshee life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eshee in 1961 was 53, and 59 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eshee

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshee 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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