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Estrela Family History

Estrela Surname Meaning

Portuguese: from estrela ‘star’ a cognate of Spanish Estrella. Catalan: altered form of Spanish Estrella.

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


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You can see how Estrela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estrela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Estrela family living in Arizona. This was about 20% of all the recorded Estrela's in USA. Arizona and 4 other states had the highest population of Estrela families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 111 census records available for the last name Estrela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estrela 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 210 immigration records available for the last name Estrela. 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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There are 7 military records available for the last name Estrela. For the veterans among your Estrela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estrela lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Estrela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Estrela in 1966 was 76, and 89 in 2003.

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