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Eshenwald Family History

Eshenwald 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: Seewald, Schoenwald, Rosenwald, Odenwald, Gruenwald, Greenwald

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Where is the Eshenwald family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshenwald 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 Eshenwald ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eshenwald. 100% of Eshenwald 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 Eshenwald family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Eshenwald. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshenwald 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Eshenwald. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eshenwald. For the veterans among your Eshenwald ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshenwald lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Eshenwald life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eshenwald in 1965 was 80, and 83 in 2003.

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