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Eskue Family History

Eskue 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: Escue, Eike, Espe, Beske, Meske, Teske, Skube, Skuse, Leske, Esse

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Where is the Eskue family from?

You can see how Eskue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskue family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eskue families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 10 Eskue families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskue's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Eskue families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskue 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 Eskue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskue. 58% of Eskue men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    58%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%

What Eskue family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 562 census records available for the last name Eskue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskue 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eskue. 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 101 military records available for the last name Eskue. For the veterans among your Eskue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskue lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Eskue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eskue in 1962 was 63, and 69 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eskue

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskue 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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