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Mestach Family History

Mestach 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: Mestas, Stach, Metsch, Mesch, Mesich, Meenach, Mentch, Mustafa, Mach

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Where is the Mestach family from?

You can see how Mestach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestach family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mestach family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mestach's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Mestach families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestach surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What Mestach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 36 census records available for the last name Mestach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestach 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Mestach. 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 35 military records available for the last name Mestach. For the veterans among your Mestach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestach lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Mestach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Mestach in 1971 was 76, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestach 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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