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Esgate Name Meaning

variant of Eastgate with loss of the first -t-.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Agate, Westgate, Redgate, Legate, State, Slate, Fugate, Hogate

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Where is the Esgate family from?

You can see how Esgate families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esgate family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Esgate families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1840 there were 2 Esgate families living in Iowa Territory. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esgate's in USA. Iowa Territory had the highest population of Esgate families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esgate 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 Esgate ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Mill Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esgate. 43% of Esgate men worked as a Mill Worker. .

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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

  • Mill Worker
    43%
  • Miner
    29%
  • Salesman
    29%
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What Esgate family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esgate. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esgate 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Esgate. 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 94 military records available for the last name Esgate. For the veterans among your Esgate ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esgate lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Esgate life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Esgate in 1947 was 27, and 59 in 2004.

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