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Estil Family History

Estil 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: Estis, Estill, Estel, Eitel, Still, Stiel, Dutil, Kestel, Astin, Seil

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Where is the Estil family from?

You can see how Estil families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estil family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Estil families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Estil families living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Estil's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Estil families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estil 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 Estil ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estil. 60% of Estil men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Estil family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 659 census records available for the last name Estil. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estil 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Estil. 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 128 military records available for the last name Estil. For the veterans among your Estil ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estil lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Estil life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Estil in 1982 was 77, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estil

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estil 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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