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Estlund Family History

Estlund 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: Westlund, Ostlund, Eastlund, Asplund, Westland, Eastland, Oslund

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Where is the Estlund family from?

You can see how Estlund families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estlund family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Estlund families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Estlund families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Estlund's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Estlund families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estlund 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 Estlund ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estlund. 50% of Estlund men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%

What Estlund family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 530 census records available for the last name Estlund. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estlund 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 147 immigration records available for the last name Estlund. 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 100 military records available for the last name Estlund. For the veterans among your Estlund ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estlund lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Estlund life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Estlund in 1959 was 26, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estlund

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estlund 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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