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Eskilson Family History

Eskilson 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: Eskelson, Eskildsen, Askelson, Stilson, Skilton, Elson, Sibson

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Where is the Eskilson family from?

You can see how Eskilson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskilson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Eskilson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eskilson families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskilson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eskilson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskilson 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 Eskilson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskilson. 60% of Eskilson men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    60%
  • Miner
    40%

What Eskilson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 449 census records available for the last name Eskilson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskilson 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 314 immigration records available for the last name Eskilson. 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 66 military records available for the last name Eskilson. For the veterans among your Eskilson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskilson lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Eskilson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Eskilson in 1967 was 62, and 95 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskilson 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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