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Eslava Family History

Eslava Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Eslava in the province of Navarre.

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


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Where is the Eslava family from?

You can see how Eslava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eslava family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eslava families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Eslava families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Eslava's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Eslava families in 1891.
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What did your Eslava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eslava. 50% of Eslava men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Eslava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Eslava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eslava 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 245 immigration records available for the last name Eslava. 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 280 military records available for the last name Eslava. For the veterans among your Eslava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eslava lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2003, in the United States, Eslava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Eslava in 1954 was 46, and 82 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eslava 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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