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Esky Family History

Esky 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: Espy, Lesky, Sky, Esty, Say, Eck, Esch, Ask, Eike, Lasky

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Where is the Esky family from?

You can see how Esky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esky family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Esky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Esky family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Esky's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Esky families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esky surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Esky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esky 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Esky. 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 83 military records available for the last name Esky. For the veterans among your Esky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esky lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1997, in the United States, Esky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Esky in 1967 was 62, and 79 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esky 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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