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Eshmeyer Family History

Eshmeyer 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: Lohmeyer, Westmeyer, Wehmeyer, Meyer, Heyer, Neumeyer, Wedemeyer

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Where is the Eshmeyer family from?

You can see how Eshmeyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshmeyer family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eshmeyer family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshmeyer's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eshmeyer families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 34 census records available for the last name Eshmeyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshmeyer 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Eshmeyer. 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 military records available for the last name Eshmeyer. For the veterans among your Eshmeyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshmeyer lifespan?

Average Eshmeyer life expectancy in 1989 was 91 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshmeyer 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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