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Eskert Family History

Eskert 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: Eckert, Esker, Essert, Asker, Ecker, Ackert, Ebbert, Benkert, Egert

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Where is the Eskert family from?

You can see how Eskert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskert family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eskert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Eskert families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskert's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Eskert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskert 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 Eskert ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bookkeeper and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskert. 12% of Eskert men worked as a Bookkeeper and 46% of Eskert women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskert were Meat Cutter and Primary Teacher.

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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

  • Bookkeeper
    12%
  • Operator
    12%
  • Foreman
    12%
  • Meat Cutter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    46%
  • Stenographer
    37%
  • Primary Teacher
    19%

What Eskert family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 551 census records available for the last name Eskert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskert 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 104 immigration records available for the last name Eskert. 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 32 military records available for the last name Eskert. For the veterans among your Eskert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskert lifespan?

Between 1985 and 1994, in the United States, Eskert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Eskert in 1985 was 80, and 90 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskert 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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