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Esker Family History

Esker Surname Meaning

German (Westphalia): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Esker family from?

You can see how Esker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 22 Esker families living in Ontario. This was about 85% of all the recorded Esker's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Esker families in 1911.
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What did your Esker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esker. 29% of Esker men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Esker women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esker were Labor and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Farmworker
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Seamstress
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    13%

What Esker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esker 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Esker. 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 302 military records available for the last name Esker. For the veterans among your Esker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esker lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2003, in the United States, Esker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Esker in 1958 was 54, and 86 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esker 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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