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Eshal Family History

Eshal 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: Esham, Shan, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Seal, Shad, Deshaw, Sham, Sha

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Where is the Eshal family from?

You can see how Eshal families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshal family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eshal family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshal's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Eshal families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshal surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Eshal. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshal 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Eshal. 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 3 military records available for the last name Eshal. For the veterans among your Eshal ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshal 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eshal

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