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Eshleman Family History

Eshleman 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 Eshleman family from?

You can see how Eshleman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshleman family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshleman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 45 Eshleman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eshleman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Eshleman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshleman 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 Eshleman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eshleman. 20% of Eshleman men worked as a Farmer and 12% of Eshleman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eshleman were Proprietor and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    8%
  • Housewife
    7%
  • Housework
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Eshleman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshleman 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 598 immigration records available for the last name Eshleman. 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 Eshleman. For the veterans among your Eshleman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshleman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Eshleman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eshleman in 1944 was 29, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshleman 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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