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Mestmaker Family History

Mestmaker 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: Mestayer, Mester, Metayer, Staker, Westlake, Messmer, Menaker

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Where is the Mestmaker family from?

You can see how Mestmaker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestmaker family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Mestmaker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Mestmaker family living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Mestmaker's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Mestmaker families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Mestmaker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestmaker 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Mestmaker. 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 12 military records available for the last name Mestmaker. For the veterans among your Mestmaker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestmaker lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Mestmaker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Mestmaker in 1966 was 80, and 76 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestmaker 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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