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Esters Family History

Esters Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: patronymic from an ancient Germanic personal name Latinized as Astharus.

This name is composed of the elements ast ‘branch’ + heri hari ‘army’.

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


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Where is the Esters family from?

You can see how Esters families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esters family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esters families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Esters families living in Warwickshire. This was about 55% of all the recorded Esters's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Esters families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esters 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 Esters ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esters. 30% of Esters men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Esters women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esters were Janitor and Washwoman.

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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

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Farming
    8%
  • Janitor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Cook
    18%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Washwoman
    9%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Esters. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esters 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 250 immigration records available for the last name Esters. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Esters. For the veterans among your Esters ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esters lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Esters life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Esters in 1947 was 37, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esters 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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