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Eschler Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone who lived by an area where grain was grown or perhaps a status name for someone who owned such land (see Esch ). German: from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with esch ‘ash tree’. Swiss German: habitational name for someone from Äschlen in canton Bern.

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


Similar surnames: Eicher, Escher, Bichler, Schley, Kuchler, Bechler, Schier, Michler

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Where is the Eschler family from?

You can see how Eschler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschler family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Eschler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 11 Eschler families living in Idaho. This was about 44% of all the recorded Eschler's in USA. Idaho had the highest population of Eschler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eschler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eschler. 39% of Eschler men worked as a Laborer and 40% of Eschler women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eschler were Proprietor and Salesgirl. .

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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

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Leather Worker
    7%
  • Proprietor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    40%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
  • Glove Maker
    20%
  • Salesgirl
    20%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eschler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschler 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Eschler. 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 508 military records available for the last name Eschler. For the veterans among your Eschler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschler lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eschler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Eschler in 1963 was 85, and 71 in 2004.

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