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Eshenauer Family History

Eshenauer 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: Eichenauer, Eisenhauer, Shearer, Obenauer, Reisenauer, Hanauer

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Where is the Eshenauer family from?

You can see how Eshenauer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshenauer family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshenauer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there were 6 Eshenauer families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshenauer's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eshenauer families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 154 census records available for the last name Eshenauer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshenauer 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Eshenauer. 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 18 military records available for the last name Eshenauer. For the veterans among your Eshenauer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshenauer lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Eshenauer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eshenauer in 1968 was 85, and 98 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshenauer 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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