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Eschan Family History

Eschan 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: Eschen, Eschman, Shan, Kochan, Esch, Schwan, Eichen, Buchan, Chan

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Where is the Eschan family from?

You can see how Eschan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eschan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Eschan families living in Kentucky. This was about 75% of all the recorded Eschan's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Eschan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eschan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 74 census records available for the last name Eschan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eschan 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Eschan. 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 22 military records available for the last name Eschan. For the veterans among your Eschan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eschan lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1998, in the United States, Eschan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Eschan in 1974 was 85, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eschan 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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