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Eskford Family History

Eskford 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: Eckford, Ashford, Elford, Beckford, Seekford, Siford, Ford, Dunford

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Where is the Eskford family from?

You can see how Eskford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskford family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1881 and 1891. The most Eskford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Eskford family living in Berkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskford's in United Kingdom. Berkshire had the highest population of Eskford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 8 census records available for the last name Eskford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskford 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 Eskford. 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 2 military records available for the last name Eskford. For the veterans among your Eskford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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