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Estein Family History

Estein 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: Stein, Epstein, Estrin, Ekstein, Esten, Osten, Einstein, Stern, Steen

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Where is the Estein family from?

You can see how Estein families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estein family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Estein families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Estein family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Estein's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Estein families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estein 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 Estein ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Peddler was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estein. 28% of Estein men worked as a Peddler.

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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

  • Peddler
    28%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Clerk
    28%
  • Mechanic
    19%

What Estein family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 464 census records available for the last name Estein. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estein 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Estein. 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 106 military records available for the last name Estein. For the veterans among your Estein ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estein lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Estein life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Estein in 1963 was 83, and 41 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estein

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estein 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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