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Esterling Family History

Esterling 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, Sterling, Oesterling, Osterling, Easterling, Stelling

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Where is the Esterling family from?

You can see how Esterling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterling family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Esterling families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Esterling families living in Hampshire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Esterling's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Esterling families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esterling 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 Esterling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esterling. 60% of Esterling 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
    60%
  • Domestic Duties
    40%

What Esterling family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Esterling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterling 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 122 immigration records available for the last name Esterling. 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 211 military records available for the last name Esterling. For the veterans among your Esterling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterling lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Esterling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Esterling in 1963 was 78, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esterling

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esterling 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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