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Eschert Family History

Eschert Name 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: Elchert, Eichert, Escher, Esther, Ascher, Scherf, Scher, Eicher

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Where is the Eschert family from?

You can see how Eschert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschert family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschert families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 13 Eschert families living in Illinois. This was about 62% of all the recorded Eschert's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eschert families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eschert ancestors do for a living?

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

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Chauffeur
    50%
  • Fireman
    50%
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Census Records

There are 574 census records available for the last name Eschert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschert 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 101 immigration records available for the last name Eschert. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 141 military records available for the last name Eschert. For the veterans among your Eschert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschert lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eschert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Eschert in 1964 was 85, and 65 in 2004.

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