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Estess Family History

Estess Surname Meaning

English: variant of Eastes.

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


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Where is the Estess family from?

You can see how Estess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Estess families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Estess family living in Middlesex. This was about 50% of all the recorded Estess's in United Kingdom. Middlesex and 1 other county had the highest population of Estess families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estess 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 Estess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estess. 36% of Estess men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Estess women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estess were Waiter and Secretary.

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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

  • Farmer
    36%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Waiter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Estess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Estess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estess 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Estess. 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 473 military records available for the last name Estess. For the veterans among your Estess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estess lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Estess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Estess in 1963 was 68, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estess 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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