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Estor Family History

Estor 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: Nestor, Astor, Ester, Estok, Bestor, Ector, Hector, Easton, Oster

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Where is the Estor family from?

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

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estor. 100% of Estor men worked as a Truck Driver and 100% of Estor women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Estor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 257 census records available for the last name Estor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estor 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Estor. 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 33 military records available for the last name Estor. For the veterans among your Estor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estor lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1993, in the United States, Estor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Estor in 1968 was 79, and 64 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estor

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estor 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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