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Esteen Family History

Esteen 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: Steen, Osteen, Esten, Stein, Osten, Esther, Stern, Steven, Steer

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Where is the Esteen family from?

You can see how Esteen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esteen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esteen families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 10 Esteen families living in Rhode Island. This was 100% of all the recorded Esteen's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Esteen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esteen 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 Esteen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esteen. 100% of Esteen 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 Esteen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Esteen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esteen 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Esteen. 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 Esteen. For the veterans among your Esteen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esteen lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1998, in the United States, Esteen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Esteen in 1969 was 75, and 26 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esteen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esteen 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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