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Esty Family History

Esty Surname Meaning

English: variant of Estey. This form of the surname is now rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Esty family from?

You can see how Esty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esty family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Esty families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 60 Esty families living in New Brunswick. This was about 90% of all the recorded Esty's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Esty families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esty 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 Esty ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Esty. 34% of Esty men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    34%
  • Labourer
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Esty family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Esty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esty 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 984 immigration records available for the last name Esty. 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 Esty. For the veterans among your Esty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esty lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Esty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Esty in 1942 was 25, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Esty

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Esty 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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