jaotuseid
Jaotuseid refers to a traditional Estonian folk custom involving the division of land or property among heirs, particularly in the context of inheritance practices. This practice was historically significant in rural Estonia, where land was often the primary form of wealth and inheritance followed specific cultural norms.
The term *jaotuseid* (plural of *jaotus*, meaning "division") describes the process of splitting inherited land among
This practice influenced agricultural productivity and social structures in Estonia. While it promoted fairness among siblings,
Jaotuseid reflects broader Baltic and Nordic agricultural customs, where communal land use and inheritance were central