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Esterlee Family History

Esterlee 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: Esterle, Esterline, Oesterle, Sterle, Estelle, Esterly, Easterlin

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Where is the Esterlee family from?

You can see how Esterlee families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterlee family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Esterlee families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Esterlee family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Esterlee's in USA. New York had the highest population of Esterlee families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esterlee surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Esterlee. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterlee 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Esterlee. 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 11 military records available for the last name Esterlee. For the veterans among your Esterlee ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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