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Mestek Family History

Mestek 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: Mester, Mostek, Master, Messer, Petek, Tester, Bester, Mente, Mestre

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Where is the Mestek family from?

You can see how Mestek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestek family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Mestek families living in Illinois. This was about 40% of all the recorded Mestek's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Mestek families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestek 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 Mestek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Typist were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mestek. 43% of Mestek men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Mestek women worked as a Typist.

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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
    43%
  • Truck Driver
    29%
  • Machinist
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Typist
    100%

What Mestek family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Mestek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestek 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 93 immigration records available for the last name Mestek. 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 140 military records available for the last name Mestek. For the veterans among your Mestek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestek lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Mestek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Mestek in 1965 was 68, and 90 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestek

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestek 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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