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Eshelman Family History

Eshelman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Swiss German Aeschlimann (see Aeschliman) and perhaps also of its Alsatian variant Eschlimann.

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


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Where is the Eshelman family from?

You can see how Eshelman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshelman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshelman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 44 Eshelman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Eshelman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eshelman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshelman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Eshelman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eshelman. 21% of Eshelman men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Eshelman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eshelman were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Farmer
    21%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    13%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Housework
    8%
  • Stenographer
    7%

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Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Eshelman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshelman 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 656 immigration records available for the last name Eshelman. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Eshelman. For the veterans among your Eshelman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshelman lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eshelman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eshelman in 1955 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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