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Eschelman Family History

Eschelman 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: Eshelman, Michelman, Scherman, Schulman, Esselman, Ascheman, Scheiman

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Where is the Eschelman family from?

You can see how Eschelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschelman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Eschelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 28% of all the recorded Eschelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eschelman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschelman 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 Eschelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Electrician was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eschelman. 34% of Eschelman men worked as an Electrician.

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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

  • Electrician
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Eschelman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 520 census records available for the last name Eschelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschelman 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 58 immigration records available for the last name Eschelman. 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 69 military records available for the last name Eschelman. For the veterans among your Eschelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschelman lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1994, in the United States, Eschelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Eschelman in 1966 was 82, and 69 in 1994.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschelman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschelman 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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