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Estensen Family History

Estensen 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: Estenson, Stenson, Ostenson, Evensen, Espersen, Steensen, Swensen

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Where is the Estensen family from?

You can see how Estensen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estensen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Estensen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Estensen family living in Durham. This was 100% of all the recorded Estensen's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Estensen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estensen 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 Estensen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Estensen. 100% of Estensen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Estensen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 862 census records available for the last name Estensen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estensen 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Estensen. 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 61 military records available for the last name Estensen. For the veterans among your Estensen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estensen lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Estensen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Estensen in 1968 was 73, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estensen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estensen 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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