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Esquivel Name Meaning

Basque: Castilianized form of Ezkibel or Eskibel (see Esquibel ).

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


Similar surnames: Mesquita, Esquilin, Squier, Shives, Squyres, Esteve, Schimel, Shimel

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Where is the Esquivel family from?

You can see how Esquivel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esquivel family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Esquivel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 82 Esquivel families living in New Mexico. This was about 85% of all the recorded Esquivel's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Esquivel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esquivel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esquivel ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Esquivel. 100% of Esquivel men worked as a Farmer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 9,000 immigration records available for the last name Esquivel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esquivel. For the veterans among your Esquivel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esquivel lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Esquivel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Esquivel in 1952 was 59, and 66 in 2004.

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