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Estenson Family History

Estenson Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Estensen or of its rare Swedish cognate Estensson: patronymic from the personal name Esten from Old Norse Eysteinn a compound of ey ‘luck happiness gift’ + steinn ‘stone’.

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


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Where is the Estenson family from?

You can see how Estenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Estenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Estenson families living in Lancashire. This was about 42% of all the recorded Estenson's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Estenson families in 1891.
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What did your Estenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Fish chip Dealer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Estenson. 100% of Estenson men worked as a Fish chip Dealer and 100% of Estenson 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Fish chip Dealer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Estenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estenson 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Estenson. 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 287 military records available for the last name Estenson. For the veterans among your Estenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Estenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Estenson in 1962 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estenson

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estenson 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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