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Eskins Family History

Eskins Surname Meaning

English (Gloucestershire Worcestershire and Herefordshire): variant of Haskins.

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


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Where is the Eskins family from?

You can see how Eskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eskins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Eskins families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Eskins's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Eskins families in 1891.
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What did your Eskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Eskins. 88% of Eskins women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    13%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskins 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Eskins. 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 434 military records available for the last name Eskins. For the veterans among your Eskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eskins in 1953 was 38, and 94 in 2004.

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