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Mesta Family History

Mesta Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Mösta: unexplained. Spanish (Seville): variant (singular) of Mestas.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mesta family from?

You can see how Mesta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesta family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Mesta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mesta families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mesta's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mesta families in 1891.
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What did your Mesta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mesta. 55% of Mesta 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Janitor
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesta 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Mesta. 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 578 military records available for the last name Mesta. For the veterans among your Mesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesta lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mesta in 1965 was 69, and 70 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mesta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mesta 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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