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Este Family History

Este Surname Meaning

see East.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Este family from?

You can see how Este families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Este family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Este families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 28 Este families living in Quebec. This was about 68% of all the recorded Este's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Este families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Este 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 Este ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Este. 50% of Este men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Este women worked as a Laundress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Este were Farm Laborer and Saleswoman.

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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
    50%
  • Clerk
    13%
  • Watchman
    13%
  • Farm Laborer
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    34%
  • Nurse
    34%
  • Saleswoman
    34%

What Este family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Este. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Este 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Este. 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 328 military records available for the last name Este. For the veterans among your Este ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Este lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Este life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Este in 1963 was 75, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Este

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Este 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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