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Eskman Family History

Eskman 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: Eakman, Essman, Ekman, Eckman, Osman, Aikman, Ashman, Elman, Beckman

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Where is the Eskman family from?

You can see how Eskman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskman family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Eskman families living in Ohio. This was about 40% of all the recorded Eskman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Eskman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eskman ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 114 census records available for the last name Eskman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskman 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 Eskman. 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 16 military records available for the last name Eskman. For the veterans among your Eskman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskman lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Eskman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Eskman in 1969 was 84, and 70 in 1997.

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