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Meiste Family History

Meiste 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: Meise, Meister, Meis, Geist, Leite, Mente, Mestre, Meese, Meisel

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Where is the Meiste family from?

You can see how Meiste families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meiste family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Meiste families living in Michigan. This was about 63% of all the recorded Meiste's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Meiste families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meiste surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Meiste ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Meiste. 50% of Meiste men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Meiste women worked as a Housewife. .

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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

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Grinder
    17%
  • Carpenter
    17%
  • Painter
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%
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What Meiste family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 234 census records available for the last name Meiste. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meiste 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Meiste. 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 59 military records available for the last name Meiste. For the veterans among your Meiste ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meiste lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Meiste life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Meiste in 1958 was 50, and 85 in 2002.

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