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Eski Family History

Eski 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: Eskin, Shi, Maki, Eck, Ki, Koski, Sui, Espy, Aki, Esch

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Where is the Eski family from?

You can see how Eski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Eski families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eski's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eski families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eski surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eski ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 300 census records available for the last name Eski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eski 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Eski. 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 151 military records available for the last name Eski. For the veterans among your Eski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eski lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Eski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Eski in 1969 was 56, and 84 in 2004.

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