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Esken Family History

Esken 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: Eiken, Eskin, Essen, Eskew, Eaken, Esten, Esker, Asker, Shen, Eden

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Where is the Esken family from?

You can see how Esken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esken family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Esken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Esken families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esken's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esken families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esken 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 Esken ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esken. 27% of Esken men worked as a Laborer and 19% of Esken women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esken were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Esken family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esken 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 164 immigration records available for the last name Esken. 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 290 military records available for the last name Esken. For the veterans among your Esken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esken lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Esken life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Esken in 1957 was 57, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esken 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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