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Eshelby Family History

Eshelby Surname Meaning

see Exelby.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eshelby family from?

You can see how Eshelby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshelby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eshelby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 112 Eshelby families living in Yorkshire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Eshelby's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eshelby families in 1891.
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What did your Eshelby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Painter and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eshelby. 34% of Eshelby men worked as a Painter and 70% of Eshelby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eshelby were Stonemason and Housekeeper.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Painter
    34%
  • Manager Of Farm
    34%
  • Stonemason
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Incapacitated
    12%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housekeeper
    4%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Eshelby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshelby 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 483 immigration records available for the last name Eshelby. 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 273 military records available for the last name Eshelby. For the veterans among your Eshelby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshelby lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2002, in the United States, Eshelby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Eshelby in 1961 was 53, and 75 in 2002.

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