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Eschenbach Family History

Eschenbach Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named.

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


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Where is the Eschenbach family from?

You can see how Eschenbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschenbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschenbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Eschenbach families living in New York. This was about 21% of all the recorded Eschenbach's in USA. New York and 2 other states had the highest population of Eschenbach families in 1880.
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What did your Eschenbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschenbach. 14% of Eschenbach men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Eschenbach women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eschenbach were Farming and Cook.

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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
    14%
  • Salesman
    11%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Farming
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Cook
    40%

What Eschenbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eschenbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschenbach 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 503 immigration records available for the last name Eschenbach. 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 Eschenbach. For the veterans among your Eschenbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschenbach lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Eschenbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eschenbach in 1957 was 69, and 83 in 2004.

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