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Eskels Family History

Eskels 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: Eckels, Eakes, Eskola, Esters, Esses, Estes, Eckel, Wessels, Eskew

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Where is the Eskels family from?

You can see how Eskels families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskels family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eskels families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eskels's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eskels families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskels 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 Eskels ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Insurance Agent was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskels. 100% of Eskels men worked as an Insurance Agent.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    100%

What Eskels family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 65 census records available for the last name Eskels. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskels 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Eskels. 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 5 military records available for the last name Eskels. For the veterans among your Eskels ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskels lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Eskels life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eskels in 1980 was 94, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eskels

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskels 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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