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Esqueda Family History

Esqueda Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Mexico): perhaps a habitational name from the placename Esquedas found in Huesca Aragon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esqueda family from?

You can see how Esqueda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esqueda family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Esqueda families living in Texas. This was about 31% of all the recorded Esqueda's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Esqueda families in 1920.
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What did your Esqueda ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esqueda. 55% of Esqueda men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Esqueda women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esqueda were Farmer and Clerk.

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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
    55%
  • Fruit Picker
    10%
  • Section Hand
    10%
  • Farmer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esqueda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esqueda 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Esqueda. 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 269 military records available for the last name Esqueda. For the veterans among your Esqueda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esqueda lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Esqueda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Esqueda in 1956 was 60, and 62 in 2004.

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