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Eschenbacher Family History

Eschenbacher Surname Meaning

German: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Eschenbach.

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


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Where is the Eschenbacher family from?

You can see how Eschenbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschenbacher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschenbacher families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Eschenbacher families living in Michigan. This was about 45% of all the recorded Eschenbacher's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Eschenbacher families in 1880.
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What did your Eschenbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eschenbacher. 50% of Eschenbacher 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
    50%
  • Tile Setter
    17%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    17%

What Eschenbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Eschenbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschenbacher 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Eschenbacher. 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 761 military records available for the last name Eschenbacher. For the veterans among your Eschenbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschenbacher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eschenbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eschenbacher in 1955 was 52, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschenbacher

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschenbacher 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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