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Estella Family History

Estella Surname Meaning

Spanish: habitational name from Estella in the province of Navarre. The placename is probably a result of mistranslation of its Basque name Lizarra (from lizarr ‘ash tree’) into Latin as if it were derived from izarra ‘star’ (Latin stella).

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


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Where is the Estella family from?

You can see how Estella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estella family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Estella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Estella family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Estella's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Estella families in 1891.
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What did your Estella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estella. 75% of Estella men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Estella women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estella were Painter and Typist.

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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
    75%
  • Painter
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Clerk
    24%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Typist
    16%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Estella. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estella 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 653 immigration records available for the last name Estella. 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 162 military records available for the last name Estella. For the veterans among your Estella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estella lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Estella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Estella in 1962 was 73, and 48 in 2004.

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