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Escudero Family History

Escudero Surname Meaning

Spanish: occupational name for a squire, a young man of good birth attendant on a knight, or shield bearer.

Escudero (medieval Latin scutarius, a derivative of Latin scutum ‘shield’).

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


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Where is the Escudero family from?

You can see how Escudero families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Escudero family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Escudero families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Escudero families living in New Mexico. This was about 85% of all the recorded Escudero's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Escudero families in 1880.
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What did your Escudero ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Escudero. 44% of Escudero men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    44%
  • Labrador
    19%
  • Driver
    13%
  • Mensajero
    13%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Escudero. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Escudero 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Escudero. 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 520 military records available for the last name Escudero. For the veterans among your Escudero ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Escudero lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Escudero life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Escudero in 1964 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Escudero 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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