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Eshom Family History

Eshom Surname Meaning

English: variant of Esham (see Isham).

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


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Where is the Eshom family from?

You can see how Eshom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshom family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eshom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Eshom families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshom's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eshom families in 1891.
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What did your Eshom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eshom. 34% of Eshom men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Eshom women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Farm Operator
    14%
  • Barber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Eshom family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eshom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshom 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 154 immigration records available for the last name Eshom. 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 375 military records available for the last name Eshom. For the veterans among your Eshom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshom lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Eshom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Eshom in 1955 was 33, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshom 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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