Eschen History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Germany

Early Origins of the Eschen family

The surname Eschen was first found in Switzerland, where since ancient times the name Escher was closely associated with the area's feudal conflicts. As they became more prominent, the family formed alliances with powerful nobles and princes during the many turbulent events of the period. Thus Escher merged with other distinguished houses thereby enhancing and extending the family's influence.

Early History of the Eschen family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Eschen research. Another 108 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1300, 1626, 1710, 1817 and 1899 are included under the topic Early Eschen History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Eschen Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Esher, Ascher, Asher, Aischer, Aisher, Ayscher, Aysher, Eyscher, Eysher, Eser, Eshen, Eshere, Echel, Eschle, Eschere, Eschen, Eschel, Eschle, Aschere, Aschen, Aschel and many more.

Early Notables of the Eschen family

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Eschen migration to the United States +

Eschen Settlers in United States in the 19th Century

Friedrich Eschen, aged 20, who landed in America from Wisman, in 1898

Eschen Settlers in United States in the 20th Century

Hermann Eschen, aged 23, who settled in America from Gutang, in 1906
Johan Nic. Eschen, aged 21, who landed in America from Hamburg, Germany, in 1907
Louise Eschen, aged 76, who immigrated to the United States, in 1909
Hans Eschen, aged 23, who immigrated to the United States, in 1922
Hans Eschen, aged 18, who landed in America from Gehting, Germany, in 1923

Contemporary Notables of the name Eschen (post 1700) +

James N. Eschen, American politician, Mayor of Alameda, California, 1937 1
James Godrich "Jim" Eschen (1891-1960), American Major League Baseball outfielder who played in 1915 with the Cleveland Indians
Lawrence Edward Eschen (1920-2015), American Major League Baseball infielder who played in 1942 with the Philadelphia Athletics, son of Jim Eschen
John E. Van Eschen, American Democratic Party politician, Candidate for U.S. Representative from Iowa 3rd District, 1968 2

Sources +

The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 30) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html
The Political Graveyard: Alphabetical Name Index. (Retrieved 2015, October 8) . Retrieved from http://politicalgraveyard.com/alpha/index.html