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Eskens Family History

Eskens 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: Eskins, Sens, Eakes, Lukens, Eiken, Esters, Esses, Desens, Eskin

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Where is the Eskens family from?

You can see how Eskens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskens family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eskens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eskens families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eskens's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Eskens families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 85 census records available for the last name Eskens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskens 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Eskens. 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 103 military records available for the last name Eskens. For the veterans among your Eskens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskens lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1995, in the United States, Eskens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eskens in 1974 was 82, and 96 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskens 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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