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Eskildsen Family History

Eskildsen Surname Meaning

Danish and Norwegian: patronymic from the personal name Eskild, Old Norse Áskell or Ásketill, a compound of elements meaning ‘god’ + ‘sacrificial cauldron helmet’.

This surname is rare in Norway.

Compare Eskelson.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Eskildsen family from?

You can see how Eskildsen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskildsen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eskildsen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Eskildsen families living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eskildsen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Eskildsen families in 1891.
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What did your Eskildsen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskildsen. 23% of Eskildsen men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Eskildsen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskildsen were Farm Labor and Maid.

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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
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Dairy Farmer
    17%
  • Farm Labor
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Stenographer
    29%
  • Maid
    29%

What Eskildsen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 750 census records available for the last name Eskildsen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskildsen 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Eskildsen. 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 488 military records available for the last name Eskildsen. For the veterans among your Eskildsen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskildsen lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Eskildsen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eskildsen in 1945 was 36, and 97 in 2004.

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