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Esterman Family History

Esterman Surname Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Esther the element man meaning ‘husband’ in Yiddish.

Americanized form of Swiss German Estermann: enlarged variant of Ester.

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


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Where is the Esterman family from?

You can see how Esterman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Esterman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Esterman families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Esterman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Esterman families in 1891.
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What did your Esterman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Esterman. 100% of Esterman 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Esterman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterman 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 544 immigration records available for the last name Esterman. 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 228 military records available for the last name Esterman. For the veterans among your Esterman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Esterman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Esterman in 1962 was 54, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esterman 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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