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Eschief Family History

Eschief 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: Schiff, Schier, Eschler, Schlief, Eschen, Schied, Escher, Esche

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Where is the Eschief family from?

You can see how Eschief families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschief family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eschief families living in Arizona. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschief's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Eschief families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschief 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 Eschief ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eschief. 50% of Eschief 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%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Eschief family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eschief. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschief 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 immigration records available for the last name Eschief. 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 15 military records available for the last name Eschief. For the veterans among your Eschief ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschief lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Eschief life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eschief in 1974 was 42, and 54 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschief

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschief 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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