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Eschelbach Family History

Eschelbach 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: Eschenbach, Eschbach, Aschenbach, Reichenbach, Schwebach, Schwalbach

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Where is the Eschelbach family from?

You can see how Eschelbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschelbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschelbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Eschelbach families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eschelbach's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Eschelbach families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschelbach 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 Eschelbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eschelbach. 54% of Eschelbach men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    54%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Laborer
    14%

What Eschelbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Eschelbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschelbach 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Eschelbach. 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 167 military records available for the last name Eschelbach. For the veterans among your Eschelbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschelbach lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Eschelbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eschelbach in 1962 was 80, and 78 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschelbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschelbach 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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