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Eskanazi Family History

Eskanazi 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: Eskenazi, Ashkenazi, Kanai, Espana, Sakai, Saari, Kawai, Sinai

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Where is the Eskanazi family from?

You can see how Eskanazi families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskanazi family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eskanazi families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskanazi's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eskanazi families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskanazi 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 Eskanazi ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Presser and Water were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskanazi. 100% of Eskanazi men worked as a Presser and 100% of Eskanazi women worked as a Water.

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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

  • Presser
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Water
    100%

What Eskanazi family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 66 census records available for the last name Eskanazi. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskanazi 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Eskanazi. 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 7 military records available for the last name Eskanazi. For the veterans among your Eskanazi ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskanazi lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Eskanazi life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Eskanazi in 1966 was 89, and 92 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskanazi 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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