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Von Eschen Family History

Von Eschen Surname Meaning

German (von Eschen): habitational name for someone from Eschen in Bavaria formed with the preposition von ‘from’.

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


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You can see how Von Eschen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Von Eschen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Von Eschen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 13 Von Eschen families living in Minnesota. This was about 72% of all the recorded Von Eschen's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Von Eschen families in 1880.
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There are 658 census records available for the last name Von Eschen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Von Eschen 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Von Eschen. 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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There are 308 military records available for the last name Von Eschen. For the veterans among your Von Eschen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Von Eschen lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Von Eschen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Von Eschen in 1970 was 64, and 77 in 2003.

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