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Eskelson Family History

Eskelson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Danish and Norwegian Eskildsen.

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


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Where is the Eskelson family from?

You can see how Eskelson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskelson family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eskelson families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Eskelson families living in Utah. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eskelson's in USA. Utah had the highest population of Eskelson families in 1880.
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What did your Eskelson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskelson. 49% of Eskelson men worked as a Farmer and 45% of Eskelson women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskelson were Operator and Secretary.

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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
    49%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    45%
  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Secretary
    23%

What Eskelson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eskelson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskelson 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Eskelson. 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 323 military records available for the last name Eskelson. For the veterans among your Eskelson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskelson lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eskelson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Eskelson in 1959 was 52, and 83 in 2004.

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