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Eastell Family History

Eastell Surname Meaning

From Middle English est ‘east’ + hal(le) ‘chief building hall’ or hale ‘nook remote place’ (Old English ēast + hall or halh), denoting someone who lived or worked at the ‘east hall’ or who lived at a place known as the ‘east nook’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Eastell family from?

You can see how Eastell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Eastell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 52 Eastell families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Eastell's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Eastell families in 1891.
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What did your Eastell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Agricultural Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eastell. 50% of Eastell men worked as a General Agricultural Worker and 96% of Eastell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Eastell were Gardener and Unpaid Domestic Duti.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Agricultural Worker
    50%
  • At School
    17%
  • Farm Labourer
    17%
  • Gardener
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    96%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duti
    5%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Eastell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastell 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Eastell. 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 146 military records available for the last name Eastell. For the veterans among your Eastell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Eastell lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1997, in the United States, Eastell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Eastell in 1969 was 83, and 68 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eastell 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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