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Estus Family History

Estus Surname Meaning

English: variant of Estes.

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


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Where is the Estus family from?

You can see how Estus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Estus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Estus families living in Surrey. This was 100% of all the recorded Estus's in United Kingdom. Surrey had the highest population of Estus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estus 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 Estus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estus. 25% of Estus men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Estus women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estus were Salesman and Seamstress.

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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
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    18%
  • Seamstress
    18%

What Estus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Estus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estus 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Estus. 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 701 military records available for the last name Estus. For the veterans among your Estus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estus lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Estus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Estus in 1953 was 43, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estus 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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