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Escoe Family History

Escoe Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Askew. This name occurs chiefly in GA.

It is also established among African Americans.

Compare Esco, Escue, and Eskew.

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


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Where is the Escoe family from?

You can see how Escoe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escoe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Escoe families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 24 Escoe families living in Texas. This was about 80% of all the recorded Escoe's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Escoe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Escoe 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 Escoe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Escoe. 60% of Escoe men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Escoe women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Escoe were Truck Driver and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Operator Farm
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Servant
    23%
  • Sewing
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%

What Escoe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Escoe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escoe 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 130 immigration records available for the last name Escoe. 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 314 military records available for the last name Escoe. For the veterans among your Escoe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escoe lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Escoe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Escoe in 1959 was 36, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escoe 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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