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Mestin Family History

Mestin 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: Mastin, Meskin, Mustin, Westin, Meston, Destin, Austin, Martin

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Where is the Mestin family from?

You can see how Mestin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestin family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mestin families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1851 there were 3 Mestin families living in Kincardineshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mestin's in Scotland. Kincardineshire had the highest population of Mestin families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestin 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 Mestin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 201 census records available for the last name Mestin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestin 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Mestin. 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 11 military records available for the last name Mestin. For the veterans among your Mestin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestin lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1991, in the United States, Mestin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mestin in 1970 was 63, and 71 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestin 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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