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Estay Family History

Estay Surname Meaning

Hispanic (mainly Chile): unexplained.

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


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Where is the Estay family from?

You can see how Estay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estay family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Estay families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Estay families living in New Brunswick. This was about 35% of all the recorded Estay's in Canada. New Brunswick and 1 other province had the highest population of Estay families in 1911.
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What did your Estay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estay. 72% of Estay men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    72%
  • Farmer
    29%

What Estay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 602 census records available for the last name Estay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estay 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Estay. 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 119 military records available for the last name Estay. For the veterans among your Estay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estay lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Estay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Estay in 1963 was 64, and 28 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estay 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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