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Eschmann Family History

Eschmann Surname Meaning

German and Swiss German: topographic name for someone who lived by an area of land where grain was grown or perhaps a status name for someone who owned such land from Esch + -mann ‘man’.

From the ancient Germanic personal name Aseman formed with Old High German asc ‘ash tree’ + man ‘man’.

Compare Ashman, Eschman, and Eshman.

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


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Where is the Eschmann family from?

You can see how Eschmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 12 Eschmann families living in Middlesex. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eschmann's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Eschmann families in 1891.
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What did your Eschmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Nurse Companion was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eschmann. 100% of Eschmann women worked as a Nurse Companion.

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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

  • Nurse Companion
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eschmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschmann 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 753 immigration records available for the last name Eschmann. 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 908 military records available for the last name Eschmann. For the veterans among your Eschmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschmann lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Eschmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eschmann in 1943 was 62, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschmann 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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