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Eshoo Family History

Eshoo 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: Eshom, Shao, Hoo, Esco, Shor, Shoop, Shoe, Escoto, Estok, Esham

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Where is the Eshoo family from?

You can see how Eshoo families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshoo family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 10 Eshoo families living in Illinois. This was about 59% of all the recorded Eshoo's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eshoo families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshoo 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 Eshoo ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eshoo. 36% of Eshoo men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    36%
  • Carpenter
    18%
  • Waiter
    12%
  • Cook
    12%

What Eshoo family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Eshoo. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshoo 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Eshoo. 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 127 military records available for the last name Eshoo. For the veterans among your Eshoo ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshoo lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Eshoo life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Eshoo in 1960 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eshoo

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshoo 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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