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Maesta Family History

Maesta Surname 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, Mehta, Mast, Manetta, Cuesta, Testa, Mestas, Massa, Maenza

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Where is the Maesta family from?

You can see how Maesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maesta family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maesta families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Maesta families living in Colorado. This was 100% of all the recorded Maesta's in USA. Colorado had the highest population of Maesta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maesta surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 188 census records available for the last name Maesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maesta 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Maesta. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 34 military records available for the last name Maesta. For the veterans among your Maesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maesta lifespan?

Between 1982 and 2004, in the United States, Maesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Maesta in 1982 was 95, and 48 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maesta ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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