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Eschwege Family History

Eschwege 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: Schwegel, Eschete, Schwede, Schrage, Schnee, Schwetz, Schieve

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Where is the Eschwege family from?

You can see how Eschwege families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschwege family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschwege families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Eschwege families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschwege's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eschwege families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschwege 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 Eschwege ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Eschwege family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 371 census records available for the last name Eschwege. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschwege 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 541 immigration records available for the last name Eschwege. 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 482 military records available for the last name Eschwege. For the veterans among your Eschwege ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschwege lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Eschwege life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eschwege in 1964 was 85, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eschwege

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschwege 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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