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Esque Family History

Esque Surname Meaning

Catalan (Esqué): variant of Esquer.

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


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Where is the Esque family from?

You can see how Esque families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esque family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esque families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Esque family living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esque's in United Kingdom. London and 1 other county had the highest population of Esque families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esque 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 Esque ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esque. 41% of Esque men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    41%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Coal Loader
    14%
  • Loader
    10%

What Esque family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esque. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esque 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Esque. 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 409 military records available for the last name Esque. For the veterans among your Esque ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esque lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Esque life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Esque in 1960 was 62, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esque

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esque 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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