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Esquerra Family History

Esquerra Surname Meaning

Catalan: nickname for a left-handed person from esquerra from Basque ezker ‘left (hand)’. Compare Esguerra.

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


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Where is the Esquerra family from?

You can see how Esquerra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esquerra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Esquerra families living in Arizona. This was about 39% of all the recorded Esquerra's in USA. Arizona had the highest population of Esquerra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esquerra 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 Esquerra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esquerra. 56% of Esquerra 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
    56%
  • Miner
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

What Esquerra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 368 census records available for the last name Esquerra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esquerra 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 550 immigration records available for the last name Esquerra. 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 102 military records available for the last name Esquerra. For the veterans among your Esquerra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esquerra lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Esquerra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Esquerra in 1943 was 41, and 43 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esquerra 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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