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Amescua Family History

Amescua Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Amezkua (see Amezcua).

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


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Where is the Amescua family from?

You can see how Amescua families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Amescua family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Amescua families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Amescua families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Amescua's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Amescua families in 1880.
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What did your Amescua ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Amescua. 43% of Amescua men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    43%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farm Work
    29%

What Amescua family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Amescua. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Amescua 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 662 immigration records available for the last name Amescua. 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 85 military records available for the last name Amescua. For the veterans among your Amescua ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Amescua lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Amescua life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Amescua in 1964 was 50, and 55 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Amescua

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Amescua 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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