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Escallier Family History

Escallier 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: Callier, Staller, Eschler, Escalera, Schaller, Vallier, Saller

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Where is the Escallier family from?

You can see how Escallier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escallier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Escallier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Escallier families living in Quebec. This was about 80% of all the recorded Escallier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Escallier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escallier 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 Escallier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Janitor and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Escallier. 25% of Escallier men worked as a Janitor and 100% of Escallier women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Janitor
    25%
  • Glove Cutter
    25%
  • Chauffeur
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Escallier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 906 census records available for the last name Escallier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escallier 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 318 immigration records available for the last name Escallier. 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 197 military records available for the last name Escallier. For the veterans among your Escallier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escallier lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2002, in the United States, Escallier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Escallier in 1952 was 21, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Escallier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escallier 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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