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Esterle Family History

Esterle Surname Meaning

German: variant of Österle (see Oesterle).

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


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Where is the Esterle family from?

You can see how Esterle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esterle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Esterle families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Esterle's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esterle families in 1891.
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What did your Esterle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esterle. 38% of Esterle men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Clerk
    38%
  • Molder
    25%

What Esterle family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 795 census records available for the last name Esterle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterle 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 171 immigration records available for the last name Esterle. 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 174 military records available for the last name Esterle. For the veterans among your Esterle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterle lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2003, in the United States, Esterle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Esterle in 1943 was 28, and 64 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esterle 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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