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Estel Family History

Estel Surname Meaning

English: variant of Estelle. German: from a personal name based on ancient Germanic ast ‘branch (of a tree)’.

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


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Where is the Estel family from?

You can see how Estel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estel family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Estel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there were 3 Estel families living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Estel's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Estel families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estel 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 Estel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estel. 20% of Estel men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Estel women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estel were Clerk and Housework.

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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
    20%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    23%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Cashier
    9%
  • Housework
    9%

What Estel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Estel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estel 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 447 immigration records available for the last name Estel. 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 576 military records available for the last name Estel. For the veterans among your Estel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Estel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Estel in 1960 was 39, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estel 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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