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Estle Family History

Estle Surname Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Estel or its variant Estl.

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


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Where is the Estle family from?

You can see how Estle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estle family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Estle families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Estle families living in Alberta. This was about 60% of all the recorded Estle's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Estle families in 1911.
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What did your Estle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estle. 38% of Estle men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Estle women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estle were Labor and House Wife.

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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
    38%
  • Farmer
    21%
  • Clerk
    6%
  • Labor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • 0
    16%
  • House Wife
    16%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Estle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estle 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Estle. 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 691 military records available for the last name Estle. For the veterans among your Estle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estle lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Estle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Estle in 1950 was 51, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Estle 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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