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Esteban Family History

Esteban Surname Meaning

Spanish: from the personal name Esteban from Latin Stephanus (see Steven).

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


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Where is the Esteban family from?

You can see how Esteban families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esteban family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Esteban families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 15 Esteban families living in California. This was about 33% of all the recorded Esteban's in USA. California had the highest population of Esteban families in 1920.
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What did your Esteban ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esteban. 50% of Esteban men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Esteban women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esteban were Cane Cutter and Clerk.

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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%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Farmer
    7%
  • Cane Cutter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    24%
  • Costurera
    24%
  • None
    24%
  • Clerk
    16%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Esteban. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esteban 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Esteban. 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 494 military records available for the last name Esteban. For the veterans among your Esteban ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esteban lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Esteban life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Esteban in 1956 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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