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Eschenberg Family History

Eschenberg 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: Eichenberg, Eschenburg, Eichelberg, Reichenberg, Schoenberg

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Where is the Eschenberg family from?

You can see how Eschenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Eschenberg families living in Michigan. This was about 32% of all the recorded Eschenberg's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eschenberg families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschenberg 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 Eschenberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Office Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschenberg. 50% of Eschenberg men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eschenberg women worked as an Office Clerk.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Office Clerk
    100%

What Eschenberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 614 census records available for the last name Eschenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschenberg 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 173 immigration records available for the last name Eschenberg. 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 Eschenberg. For the veterans among your Eschenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschenberg lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Eschenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Eschenberg in 1959 was 57, and 75 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschenberg

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschenberg 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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