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Eskil Family History

Eskil 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: Eskin, Kil, Elkin, Eskola, Askin, Seil, Meskin, Heskin, Etkin, Peskin

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Where is the Eskil family from?

You can see how Eskil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskil family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eskil families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eskil's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Eskil families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskil 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 Eskil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Employee was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskil. 100% of Eskil men worked as an Employee.

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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

  • Employee
    100%

What Eskil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Eskil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskil 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Eskil. 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 31 military records available for the last name Eskil. For the veterans among your Eskil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskil lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1993, in the United States, Eskil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eskil in 1970 was 76, and 92 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eskil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskil 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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