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Eskow Family History

Eskow 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: Eskew, Skow, Skop, Skok, Snow, Eskola, Esco, Skog, Lesko, Scow

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Where is the Eskow family from?

You can see how Eskow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskow family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eskow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Eskow families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskow's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eskow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskow 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 Eskow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskow. 23% of Eskow men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    23%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Manager
    9%

What Eskow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 571 census records available for the last name Eskow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskow 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Eskow. 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 89 military records available for the last name Eskow. For the veterans among your Eskow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskow lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eskow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eskow in 1964 was 75, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eskow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskow 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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