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Esche Family History

Esche Surname Meaning

German:: variant of Esch. habitational name from Esche in northwestern Germany.

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


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Where is the Esche family from?

You can see how Esche families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esche family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esche families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there was 1 Esche family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Esche's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Esche families in 1871.
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What did your Esche ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esche. 100% of Esche women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esche. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esche 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Esche. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esche. For the veterans among your Esche ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esche lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Esche life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Esche in 1953 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esche 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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