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Esta Family History

Esta Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Testa, Asta, Festa, Nesta, Resta, Cesta, Pesta, Estay, Esty, Essa

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Where is the Esta family from?

You can see how Esta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esta family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Esta families living in New York. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esta families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Esta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esta. 50% of Esta men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    25%
  • Tailor
    13%
  • Clerk
    13%

What Esta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 873 census records available for the last name Esta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esta 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 118 immigration records available for the last name Esta. 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 72 military records available for the last name Esta. For the veterans among your Esta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esta lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Esta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Esta in 1962 was 61, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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