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Estis Family History

Estis Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Esses, Estrin, Matis, Estus, Estok, Estes, Eustis, Ester, Entin

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Where is the Estis family from?

You can see how Estis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Estis families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Estis families living in Alberta. This was about 86% of all the recorded Estis's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Estis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estis 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 Estis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estis. 32% of Estis men worked as a Farmer and 35% of Estis women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estis were Farm and Housework.

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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
    32%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farm
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    35%
  • Seamstress
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

What Estis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Estis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estis 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 179 immigration records available for the last name Estis. 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 Estis. For the veterans among your Estis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estis lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Estis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Estis in 1960 was 54, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Estis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estis 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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