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Esbenshade Family History

Esbenshade Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Espenschied.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Esbenshade family from?

You can see how Esbenshade families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esbenshade family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esbenshade families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Esbenshade families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Esbenshade's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Esbenshade families in 1840.
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What did your Esbenshade ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esbenshade. 53% of Esbenshade men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Esbenshade women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esbenshade were Carpenter and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    43%
  • Secretary
    29%
  • Housewife
    29%

What Esbenshade family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esbenshade. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esbenshade 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 222 immigration records available for the last name Esbenshade. 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 179 military records available for the last name Esbenshade. For the veterans among your Esbenshade ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esbenshade lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Esbenshade life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Esbenshade in 1963 was 79, and 86 in 2004.

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