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Estens Family History

Estens 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: Esters, Estes, Esten, Estess, Osten, Sens, Westen, Esteve, Ester

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Where is the Estens family from?

You can see how Estens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estens family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Estens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Estens families living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Estens's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Estens families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Estens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estens 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Estens. 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 18 military records available for the last name Estens. For the veterans among your Estens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estens lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Estens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Estens in 1963 was 77, and 47 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estens 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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