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Mestretta Family History

Mestretta 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: Mistretta, Estrella, Mestre, Berretta, Perretta, Beretta, Merrett

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Where is the Mestretta family from?

You can see how Mestretta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestretta family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Mestretta families living in New York. This was about 71% of all the recorded Mestretta's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mestretta families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestretta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestretta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mestretta. 100% of Mestretta men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mestretta women worked as a Housework. .

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Bookeeper
    50%
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What Mestretta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mestretta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestretta 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Mestretta. 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 9 military records available for the last name Mestretta. For the veterans among your Mestretta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestretta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1967, in the United States, Mestretta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Mestretta in 1965 was 80, and 82 in 1967.

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