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Eske Family History

Eske 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: Eike, Espe, Beske, Meske, Teske, Leske, Esse, Iske, Neske, Jeske

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Where is the Eske family from?

You can see how Eske families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eske family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Eske families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Eske families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Eske's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eske families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eske 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 Eske ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eske. 100% of Eske women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eske. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eske 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Eske. 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 256 military records available for the last name Eske. For the veterans among your Eske ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eske lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Eske life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eske in 1965 was 90, and 90 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eske

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eske 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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