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Mestaugh Family History

Mestaugh 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: Meddaugh, Murtaugh, Murtagh, Mestas, Stauch, Lestage, Stough

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Where is the Mestaugh family from?

You can see how Mestaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestaugh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mestaugh family living in Kansas. This was 100% of all the recorded Mestaugh's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Mestaugh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestaugh 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 7 census records available for the last name Mestaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestaugh 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Mestaugh. 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 Mestaugh. For the veterans among your Mestaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestaugh lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestaugh

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