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Eshan Family History

Eshan 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: Shan, Esham, Han, Mohan, Shen, Shah, Osman, Swan, Gahan, Shaw

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Where is the Eshan family from?

You can see how Eshan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eshan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eshan families living in Oregon. This was about 57% of all the recorded Eshan's in USA. Oregon had the highest population of Eshan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Eshan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshan 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Eshan. 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 11 military records available for the last name Eshan. For the veterans among your Eshan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1991, in the United States, Eshan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eshan in 1965 was 78, and 77 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshan 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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