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Mestes Family History

Mestes 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: Mestas, Mester, Estes, Mertes, Moses, Master, Messer, Tester, Bester

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Where is the Mestes family from?

You can see how Mestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestes family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mestes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Mestes families living in Colorado. This was about 45% of all the recorded Mestes's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Mestes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mestes. 60% of Mestes men worked as a Laborer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Janitor
    14%
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What Mestes family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 730 census records available for the last name Mestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestes 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Mestes. 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 77 military records available for the last name Mestes. For the veterans among your Mestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestes lifespan?

Between 1992 and 2002, in the United States, Mestes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mestes in 1992 was 35, and 19 in 2002.

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