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Esterlin Family History

Esterlin 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: Esterline, Easterlin, Serlin, Sterling, Oesterling, Osterling

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Where is the Esterlin family from?

You can see how Esterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterlin family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Esterlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Esterlin families living in Georgia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Esterlin's in USA. Georgia had the highest population of Esterlin families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esterlin 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 201 census records available for the last name Esterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterlin 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Esterlin. 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 14 military records available for the last name Esterlin. For the veterans among your Esterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterlin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2002, in the United States, Esterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Esterlin in 1969 was 78, and 90 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esterlin 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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