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Esteb Family History

Esteb Name 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: Ester, Estes, Estep, Estey, Esten, Estel, Oster, Eitel, Easter, Osten

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Where is the Esteb family from?

You can see how Esteb families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Esteb family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Esteb families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Esteb families living in Missouri. This was about 74% of all the recorded Esteb's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Esteb families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Esteb surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Esteb ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Esteb. 45% of Esteb men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farming
    23%
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Census Records

There are 715 census records available for the last name Esteb. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Esteb 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 56 immigration records available for the last name Esteb. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 325 military records available for the last name Esteb. For the veterans among your Esteb ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Esteb lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Esteb life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Esteb in 1962 was 84, and 82 in 2004.

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