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Eskridge Family History

Eskridge Name Meaning

English: habitational name probably from Eskrigg in Cumbria or Eskrigge in Lancashire.

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


Similar surnames: Estridge, Akridge, Eastridge, Lockridge, Claridge, Selfridge

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Where is the Eskridge family from?

You can see how Eskridge families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eskridge family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eskridge families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 13 Eskridge families living in Virginia. This was about 27% of all the recorded Eskridge's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Eskridge families in 1840.
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What did your Eskridge ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eskridge. 23% of Eskridge men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Eskridge women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eskridge were Carpenter and Servant. .

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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
    17%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    19%
  • Teacher
    10%
  • Waitress
    6%
  • Servant
    6%
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Census Records

There are 14,000 census records available for the last name Eskridge. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eskridge 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 354 immigration records available for the last name Eskridge. 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 6,000 military records available for the last name Eskridge. For the veterans among your Eskridge ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eskridge lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Eskridge life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1960. The average life expectancy for Eskridge in 1951 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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