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Esten Family History

Esten Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: variant of Easton. This form is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Esten family from?

You can see how Esten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esten family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Esten families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Esten families living in New Brunswick. This was about 50% of all the recorded Esten's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Esten families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esten 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 Esten ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Esten. 24% of Esten men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Esten women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Esten were Salesman and Nurse.

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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
    24%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Salesman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Pupil Nurse
    12%
  • Cashier
    12%
  • Nurse
    12%

What Esten family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Esten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esten 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 531 immigration records available for the last name Esten. 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 725 military records available for the last name Esten. For the veterans among your Esten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esten lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Esten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Esten in 1962 was 74, and 64 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esten

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esten 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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