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Estenson Name Meaning

Americanized form of Norwegian Estensen or of its rare Swedish cognate Estensson: patronymic from the personal name Esten from Old Norse Eysteinn a compound of ey ‘luck happiness gift’ + steinn ‘stone’.

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


Similar surnames: Ostenson, Stenson, Steenson, Aspenson, Evensen, Ellenson, Stenerson

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Where is the Estenson family from?

You can see how Estenson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estenson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Estenson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Estenson families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Estenson's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Estenson families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estenson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estenson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estenson. 36% of Estenson men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Estenson women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    36%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    15%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Estenson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estenson 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Estenson. 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 287 military records available for the last name Estenson. For the veterans among your Estenson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estenson lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Estenson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Estenson in 1962 was 79, and 49 in 2004.

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