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Eshman Family History

Eshman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German and Swiss German Eschmann.

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


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Where is the Eshman family from?

You can see how Eshman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eshman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Eshman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Eshman families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Eshman's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Eshman families in 1911.
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What did your Eshman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eshman. 24% of Eshman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eshman women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eshman were Carpenter and Maid.

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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
    24%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Eshman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eshman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eshman 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 139 immigration records available for the last name Eshman. 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 217 military records available for the last name Eshman. For the veterans among your Eshman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eshman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Eshman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Eshman in 1964 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eshman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eshman 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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