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Estry Family History

Estry 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: Estey, Estay, Westry, Esty, Westby, Spry, Espy, Mestre, Autry, Mistry

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Where is the Estry family from?

You can see how Estry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estry family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Estry families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Estry families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Estry's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Estry families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estry 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 Estry ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Estry. 75% of Estry women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Tailors Finisher
    25%

What Estry family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 420 census records available for the last name Estry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estry 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 Estry. 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 185 military records available for the last name Estry. For the veterans among your Estry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estry lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1997, in the United States, Estry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Estry in 1965 was 61, and 93 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estry

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estry 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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