This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eschrich family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eschrich Family History

Eschrich Surname Meaning

German: from a personal name composed of the ancient Germanic elements ask ‘ash spear’ + rīhhi ‘mighty rich’.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eschrich family from?

You can see how Eschrich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschrich family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eschrich families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Eschrich family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschrich's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eschrich families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschrich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eschrich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschrich. 15% of Eschrich men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eschrich women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Eschrich | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Florist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Eschrich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eschrich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschrich census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eschrich

Passenger Lists

There are 249 immigration records available for the last name Eschrich. 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.

View all Eschrich immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 524 military records available for the last name Eschrich. For the veterans among your Eschrich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eschrich military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eschrich family history

Discover More

What is the average Eschrich lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eschrich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Eschrich in 1950 was 54, and 84 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschrich

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschrich 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eschrich family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial