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Eskins Name Meaning

English (Gloucestershire Worcestershire and Herefordshire): variant of Haskins .

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


Similar surnames: Edkins, Ekins, Elkins, Askins, Eakins, Seekins, Jerkins, Eakin

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Where is the Eskins family from?

You can see how Eskins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eskins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Eskins family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Eskins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Eskins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eskins surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Eskins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskins. 28% of Eskins men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Eskins women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskins were Miner 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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Coal Miner
    10%
  • Miner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eskins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskins 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Eskins. 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 434 military records available for the last name Eskins. For the veterans among your Eskins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskins lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Eskins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Eskins in 1953 was 38, and 94 in 2004.

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