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Eshen Family History

Eshen Surname 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: Shen, Eschen, Essen, Ethen, Esten, Shan, Usher, Chen, Eden, Ellen

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Where is the Eshen family from?

You can see how Eshen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Eshen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Eshen families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Eshen's in USA. New York had the highest population of Eshen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eshen 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 Eshen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Apron Manufacturer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Eshen. 67% of Eshen men worked as an Apron Manufacturer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Apron Manufacturer
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Eshen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Eshen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshen 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Eshen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 4 military records available for the last name Eshen. For the veterans among your Eshen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshen lifespan?

Average Eshen life expectancy in 1967 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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