This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Eastes family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Eastes Family History

Eastes Surname Meaning

English (Kent): variant of Estes.

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Eastes family from?

You can see how Eastes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Eastes family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Eastes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 52 Eastes families living in Kent. This was about 38% of all the recorded Eastes's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Eastes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Eastes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Eastes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Railway Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Eastes. 100% of Eastes men worked as a Railway Clerk and 70% of Eastes women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

View Census Data for Eastes | Data not to scale

*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

  • Railway Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Private Means
    13%
  • Incapacitated
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

What Eastes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Eastes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Eastes census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Eastes

Passenger Lists

There are 390 immigration records available for the last name Eastes. 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.

View all Eastes immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 912 military records available for the last name Eastes. For the veterans among your Eastes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Eastes military records

You've only scratched the surface of Eastes family history

Discover More

What is the average Eastes lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Eastes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Eastes in 1956 was 80, and 85 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Eastes

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Eastes 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Eastes family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial