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Estrin Family History

Estrin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): metronymic from the Yiddish personal name Estra a variant of Ester (see Esther ). It is formed with the Slavic possessive suffix -in.

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


Similar surnames: Etkin, Estis, Eskin, Stein, Sorin, Entin, Citrin, Efron, Epstein

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Where is the Estrin family from?

You can see how Estrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Estrin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Estrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Estrin families living in New York. This was about 29% of all the recorded Estrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Estrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Estrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Estrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Estrin. 24% of Estrin men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Estrin women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Estrin were Tailor and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    24%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Tailor
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Bookkeeper
    34%
  • Clerkoffice
    17%
  • Saleslady
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Estrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Estrin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Estrin. 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 291 military records available for the last name Estrin. For the veterans among your Estrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Estrin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Estrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Estrin in 1946 was 52, and 64 in 2004.

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