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Eskent Family History

Eskent 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: Bessent, Kent, Eckert, Eiken, Eskin, Essen, Eskew, Eaken, Heskett

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Where is the Eskent family from?

You can see how Eskent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskent family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 2 Eskent families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskent's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eskent families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Eskent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskent 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Eskent. 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 1 military records available for the last name Eskent. For the veterans among your Eskent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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