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Escamilla Family History

Escamilla Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Escamilla a place in Guadalajara province.

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


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Where is the Escamilla family from?

You can see how Escamilla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escamilla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Escamilla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 53 Escamilla families living in Texas. This was about 93% of all the recorded Escamilla's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Escamilla families in 1880.
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What did your Escamilla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Helper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Escamilla. 38% of Escamilla men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Escamilla women worked as a Helper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Escamilla were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    38%
  • Farm Laborer
    18%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Carpenter
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Helper
    16%
  • Seamstress
    11%
  • Laundress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Escamilla. 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 839 military records available for the last name Escamilla. For the veterans among your Escamilla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escamilla lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Escamilla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Escamilla in 1943 was 28, and 70 in 2004.

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