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Estum Family History

Estum 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: Stum, Estus, Sturm, Stump, Saum, Westrum, Sum, Shum, Ester, Ottum

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Where is the Estum family from?

You can see how Estum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estum family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Estum family living in Florida. This was 100% of all the recorded Estum's in USA. Florida had the highest population of Estum families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estum surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estum ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estum. 100% of Estum men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    100%

What Estum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Estum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estum 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Estum. 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 15 military records available for the last name Estum. For the veterans among your Estum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estum lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Estum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Estum in 1968 was 63, and 82 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estum 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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