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Esh Family History

Esh Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Esch. English (Durham and Yorkshire): variant of Ash.

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


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Where is the Esh family from?

You can see how Esh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Esh families living in Yorkshire. This was about 61% of all the recorded Esh's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Esh families in 1891.
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What did your Esh ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esh. 100% of Esh 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Esh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esh 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 196 immigration records available for the last name Esh. 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 905 military records available for the last name Esh. For the veterans among your Esh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esh lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Esh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Esh in 1964 was 66, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esh 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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