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Eschke Family History

Eschke 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: Reschke, Peschke, Geschke, Jeschke, Meschke, Esche, Heschke, Teschke

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Where is the Eschke family from?

You can see how Eschke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschke family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschke families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Eschke family living in Michigan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschke's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Eschke families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschke surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Eschke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschke 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 102 immigration records available for the last name Eschke. 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 150 military records available for the last name Eschke. For the veterans among your Eschke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschke lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Eschke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eschke in 1970 was 73, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschke 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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