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Escorza Family History

Escorza Surname Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Eskortza a topographic name derived from eskoria ‘black fertile land’ (from Latin scoriam)

+ the suffix -tza denoting abundance or a habitational name from a place so named.

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


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Where is the Escorza family from?

You can see how Escorza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escorza family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Escorza families living in Colorado. This was about 75% of all the recorded Escorza's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Escorza families in 1920.
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What did your Escorza ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Escorza. 100% of Escorza men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Escorza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escorza 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Escorza. 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 7 military records available for the last name Escorza. For the veterans among your Escorza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escorza lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Escorza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Escorza in 1968 was 89, and 71 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escorza 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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