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Estelle Name Meaning

English: altered form of Estell . In some cases possibly also French: from the female personal name Estelle from Latin stella ‘star’; the name was popularized by a 3rd-century Christian martyr.

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


Similar surnames: Stella, Estrella, Estell, Stelle, Esteve, Selle, Castell, Telle

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Where is the Estelle family from?

You can see how Estelle families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estelle family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Estelle families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Estelle family living in Kentucky. This was 100% of all the recorded Estelle's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Estelle families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estelle surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estelle ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estelle. 27% of Estelle men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Estelle women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estelle were Farm Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Maid
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Estelle. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estelle 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 678 immigration records available for the last name Estelle. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Estelle. For the veterans among your Estelle ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estelle lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Estelle life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Estelle in 1954 was 49, and 65 in 2004.

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