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Eskola Family History

Eskola Surname Meaning

Finnish: habitational name from a farmstead so named from the personal name Esko, a Finnish form of Swedish Eskil (see Eskildsen) + the locative suffix -la.

Established as a hereditary surname since the 19th century, mainly in southern Finland and Ostrobothnia.

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


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Where is the Eskola family from?

You can see how Eskola families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskola family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Eskola families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Eskola families living in British Columbia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Eskola's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Eskola families in 1911.
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What did your Eskola ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskola. 23% of Eskola men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Eskola women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskola were Carpenter 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

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Miner
    12%
  • Carpenter
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    67%
  • Stenographer
    34%

What Eskola family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Eskola. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskola 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 944 immigration records available for the last name Eskola. 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 222 military records available for the last name Eskola. For the veterans among your Eskola ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskola lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Eskola life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Eskola in 1959 was 47, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eskola 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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