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Eschenfeldt Family History

Eschenfeldt 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: Schoenfeldt, Schoenfeld, Schonfeld, Schenkel, Ehrenfeld, Lichtenfeld

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Where is the Eschenfeldt family from?

You can see how Eschenfeldt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschenfeldt family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Eschenfeldt family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Eschenfeldt's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eschenfeldt families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschenfeldt surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eschenfeldt ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Eschenfeldt ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Eschenfeldt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschenfeldt 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Eschenfeldt. 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 10 military records available for the last name Eschenfeldt. For the veterans among your Eschenfeldt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschenfeldt lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Eschenfeldt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Eschenfeldt in 1977 was 81, and 54 in 2000.

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