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Estan Family History

Estan 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: Stan, Estay, Esten, Tan, Shan, Easton, Elton, Osman, Swan, Osten

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Where is the Estan family from?

You can see how Estan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Estan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Estan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Estan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Estan families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estan 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 Estan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estan. 34% of Estan men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Estan women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estan were Farmer and Operator.

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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
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Operator
    50%

What Estan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 270 census records available for the last name Estan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Estan. 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 9 military records available for the last name Estan. For the veterans among your Estan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estan lifespan?

Average Estan life expectancy in 1976 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estan 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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