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Eswein Family History

Eswein 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: Esswein, Stein, Wein, Edwin, Swain, Epstein, Ewen, Shein, Erwin

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Where is the Eswein family from?

You can see how Eswein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eswein family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eswein families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 14 Eswein families living in Illinois. This was about 52% of all the recorded Eswein's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Eswein families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eswein surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eswein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eswein. 100% of Eswein women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 291 census records available for the last name Eswein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eswein 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 79 immigration records available for the last name Eswein. 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 68 military records available for the last name Eswein. For the veterans among your Eswein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eswein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Eswein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Eswein in 1963 was 74, and 49 in 2004.

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