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Eskesen Family History

Eskesen 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: Skeen, Espersen, Essen, Eskelson, Eisen, Steen, Steven, Elsen, Skehan

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Where is the Eskesen family from?

You can see how Eskesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskesen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eskesen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Eskesen family living in Northumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskesen's in United Kingdom. Northumberland had the highest population of Eskesen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Eskesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskesen 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 527 immigration records available for the last name Eskesen. 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 85 military records available for the last name Eskesen. For the veterans among your Eskesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskesen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Eskesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Eskesen in 1963 was 65, and 90 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskesen 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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