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Mestier Family History

Mestier 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: Mester, Messier, Master, Messer, Esther, Tester, Bester, Mestre

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Where is the Mestier family from?

You can see how Mestier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestier family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mestier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Mestier families living in Louisiana. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mestier's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Mestier families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestier ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mestier ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mestier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Mestier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestier 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 125 immigration records available for the last name Mestier. 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 33 military records available for the last name Mestier. For the veterans among your Mestier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestier lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1994, in the United States, Mestier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Mestier in 1968 was 69, and 78 in 1994.

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