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Eshbach Family History

Eshbach Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Eschbach.

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


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Where is the Eshbach family from?

You can see how Eshbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshbach family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Eshbach families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshbach's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Eshbach families in 1911.
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What did your Eshbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eshbach. 20% of Eshbach men worked as a Laborer and 29% of Eshbach women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eshbach were Bricklayer and Cutters.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Bricklayer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    29%
  • Bookkeeper
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Cutters
    15%

What Eshbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eshbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshbach 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Eshbach. 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 493 military records available for the last name Eshbach. For the veterans among your Eshbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshbach lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Eshbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Eshbach in 1958 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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