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Estrella Name Meaning

Spanish:: habitational name from any of numerous places called Estrella or from La Estrella in Toledo or perhaps from a house distinguished by the sign of a star from estrella ‘star’ (from Latin stella); possibly also a topographic name for someone who lived at a place from which roads radiated out in a star shape. from the female personal name Estrella ‘star’ also used as a short form of the Marian name María de la Estrella ‘Mary of the Star’.

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


Similar surnames: Stella, Estelle, Petrella, Tella, Morella, Estrada, Ventrella

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Where is the Estrella family from?

You can see how Estrella families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estrella family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Estrella families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 11 Estrella families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Estrella's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Estrella families in 1861.
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What did your Estrella ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estrella. 45% of Estrella men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Estrella women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estrella were Foreman and Waitress. .

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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
    45%
  • Carpenter
    5%
  • Labrador
    5%
  • Foreman
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    15%
  • Maid
    15%
  • Stitcher
    15%
  • Waitress
    8%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 5,000 immigration records available for the last name Estrella. 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 Estrella. For the veterans among your Estrella ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estrella lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Estrella life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1962. The average life expectancy for Estrella in 1953 was 39, and 65 in 2004.

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