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Escher Family History

Escher Surname Meaning

German:: habitational name for someone from any of various places called Esch, Esche, or Eschen. It serves as a metonymic occupational name derived from Middle High German escher, meaning ‘ashes (used for soap making or tanning)’, indicating a worker in such trade.

Additionally, the name originates from an ancient Germanic personal name meaning ‘(spear-bearing) warrior’. This classification derives from the word asc, which means ‘ash tree spear’, combined with the agent suffix -er.

Furthermore, the term also serves as a variant of Esch. Such variants showcase the diverse etymological roots and historical significance related to the name.

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


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You can see how Escher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escher family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Escher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Escher families living in London. This was about 46% of all the recorded Escher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Escher families in 1891.
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What did your Escher ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Escher. 100% of Escher women worked as a Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Escher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escher 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Escher. 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 Escher. For the veterans among your Escher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escher lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Escher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Escher in 1944 was 31, and 77 in 2004.

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