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Estwan Family History

Estwan 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: Swan, Westman, Ostman, Estrin, Esteban, Stan, Essman, Istvan, Eastman

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Where is the Estwan family from?

You can see how Estwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estwan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Estwan family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Estwan's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Estwan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estwan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estwan ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Estwan ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 43 census records available for the last name Estwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estwan 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Estwan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Estwan. For the veterans among your Estwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estwan lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Estwan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Estwan in 1981 was 79, and 85 in 2003.

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