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Esko Family History

Esko 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: Esco, Lesko, Mesko, Jesko, Fesko, Elko, Desko, Pesko, Ko, So

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Where is the Esko family from?

You can see how Esko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Esko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Esko families living in Alberta. This was about 88% of all the recorded Esko's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Esko families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esko 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 Esko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esko. 50% of Esko men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Esko women worked as a Housework.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Proprietor
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Esko family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 652 census records available for the last name Esko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esko 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 217 immigration records available for the last name Esko. 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 129 military records available for the last name Esko. For the veterans among your Esko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esko lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Esko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Esko in 1958 was 57, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esko

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esko 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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