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Estrain Family History

Estrain 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: Estrin, Strain, Train, Estrada, Stain, Strawn, Strait, Sprain, Stein

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Where is the Estrain family from?

You can see how Estrain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estrain family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Estrain family living in Iowa. This was 100% of all the recorded Estrain's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Estrain families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estrain surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Estrain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estrain 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Estrain. 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 3 military records available for the last name Estrain. For the veterans among your Estrain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estrain lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1996, in the United States, Estrain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Estrain in 1984 was 84, and 94 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estrain 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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