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Eshlemon Family History

Eshlemon 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: Eshleman, Eddlemon, Salmon, Solomon, Lemon, Embleton, Edgemon

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Where is the Eshlemon family from?

You can see how Eshlemon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshlemon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshlemon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Eshlemon family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshlemon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eshlemon families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 35 census records available for the last name Eshlemon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshlemon 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eshlemon. 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 4 military records available for the last name Eshlemon. For the veterans among your Eshlemon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshlemon lifespan?

Average Eshlemon life expectancy in 1978 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshlemon 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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