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Estey Family History

Estey Surname Meaning

English: topographic name from Middle English est + hawe ‘east enclosure’ (Old English ēast + haga) denoting a dweller ‘at the east enclosure’ or from a lost minor place so named.

This surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Estey family from?

You can see how Estey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estey family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Estey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 208 Estey families living in New Brunswick. This was about 96% of all the recorded Estey's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Estey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estey 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 Estey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Student were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Estey. 50% of Estey men worked as a Farmer and 30% of Estey women worked as a Student. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estey 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Labourer
    31%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Student
    30%
  • Housework
    30%
  • Teacher
    20%
  • Nurse
    20%

What Estey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 13,000 census records available for the last name Estey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estey 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Estey. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Estey. For the veterans among your Estey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estey lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Estey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Estey in 1952 was 42, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estey 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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