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Esterbrook Name Meaning

English (Devon): variant of Estabrook .

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


Similar surnames: Estabrook, Easterbrook, Estabrooks, Seabrooks, Philbrook, Sherbon

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Where is the Esterbrook family from?

You can see how Esterbrook families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esterbrook family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esterbrook families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Esterbrook families living in New Brunswick. This was about 32% of all the recorded Esterbrook's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Esterbrook families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esterbrook surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esterbrook ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esterbrook. 22% of Esterbrook men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Esterbrook women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esterbrook were Clerk and Teacher. .

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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
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Secretary
    12%
  • Teacher
    12%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Esterbrook. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esterbrook 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 617 immigration records available for the last name Esterbrook. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Esterbrook. For the veterans among your Esterbrook ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esterbrook lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Esterbrook life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Esterbrook in 1956 was 54, and 65 in 2004.

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