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Mestdagh Family History

Mestdagh 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: Murtagh, Mestas, Lestage, Meddaugh, Mustafa, Mehta, Metcalf, Mustard

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Where is the Mestdagh family from?

You can see how Mestdagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestdagh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Mestdagh families living in Michigan. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mestdagh's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Mestdagh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestdagh 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 did your Mestdagh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Gardener were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mestdagh. 25% of Mestdagh men worked as a Miner and 100% of Mestdagh women worked as a Gardener.

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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

  • Miner
    25%
  • Gardener
    25%
  • Weaver
    25%
  • Farmer
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Gardener
    100%

What Mestdagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 524 census records available for the last name Mestdagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestdagh 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 336 immigration records available for the last name Mestdagh. 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 178 military records available for the last name Mestdagh. For the veterans among your Mestdagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestdagh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Mestdagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Mestdagh in 1958 was 45, and 100 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestdagh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestdagh 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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