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Estill Family History

Estill Surname Meaning

English (Yorkshire): variant of Estell.

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


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Where is the Estill family from?

You can see how Estill families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estill family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Estill families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Estill family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Estill's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Estill families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estill 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 Estill ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estill. 26% of Estill men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Estill women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estill were Lawyer and Secretary.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Lawyer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    16%
  • Cook
    11%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Secretary
    8%

What Estill family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Estill. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estill 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 770 immigration records available for the last name Estill. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Estill. For the veterans among your Estill ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estill lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Estill life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Estill in 1956 was 42, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estill

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estill 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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