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Estergall Family History

Estergall 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: Stegall, Steagall, Steggall, Waterfall, Westerdahl, Westergard

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Where is the Estergall family from?

You can see how Estergall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estergall family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Estergall families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Estergall's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Estergall families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estergall surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estergall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Estergall. 34% of Estergall men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Estergall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estergall 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Estergall. 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 203 military records available for the last name Estergall. For the veterans among your Estergall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estergall lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Estergall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Estergall in 1970 was 74, and 86 in 2002.

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