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Meestes Family History

Meestes 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: Meester, Meister, Meese, Mestas, Mester, Meneses, Kerestes, Estes

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Where is the Meestes family from?

You can see how Meestes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meestes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Meestes family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Meestes's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Meestes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meestes 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 14 census records available for the last name Meestes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meestes 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Meestes. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Meestes. For the veterans among your Meestes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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