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Eastep Family History

Eastep Surname Meaning

Altered form of English Eastop a habitational name from a place in Shropshire called Easthope named with Old English ēst ‘east eastern’.

This name combines two elements from the Old English language.

The first element, ēst, translates to ‘east’ or ‘eastern’.

The second element, hop, means ‘enclosed valley’.

Together, these components reflect the geographical features of the location.

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


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Where is the Eastep family from?

You can see how Eastep families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastep family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eastep families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Eastep families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Eastep's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Eastep families in 1891.
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What did your Eastep ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Eastep. 26% of Eastep men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Eastep women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastep were Mechanic and Waitress.

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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
    26%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Miner
    9%
  • Mechanic
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Waitress
    10%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Eastep. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastep 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Eastep. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

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

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What is the average Eastep lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eastep life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Eastep in 1956 was 61, and 69 in 2004.

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