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Maestes Family History

Maestes 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: Maestas, Master, Mestas, Mates, Mester, Masters, Masten, Meester

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Where is the Maestes family from?

You can see how Maestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maestes family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Maestes families living in Colorado. This was about 69% of all the recorded Maestes's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Maestes families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maestes surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Maestes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Maestes. 34% of Maestes 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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%
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Census Records

There are 254 census records available for the last name Maestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maestes 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Maestes. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maestes. For the veterans among your Maestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maestes lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1998, in the United States, Maestes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Maestes in 1977 was 72, and 1 in 1998.

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