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Eskey Family History

Eskey 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: Espey, Askey, Eskew, Estey, Ekey, Teskey, Esker, Oskey, Asker, Ecker

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Where is the Eskey family from?

You can see how Eskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Eskey families living in Lancashire. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eskey's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Eskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskey 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 Eskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eskey. 60% of Eskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Physician
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

What Eskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskey 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 132 immigration records available for the last name Eskey. 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 270 military records available for the last name Eskey. For the veterans among your Eskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskey lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Eskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Eskey in 1950 was 46, and 91 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskey 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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