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Mezatesta Family History

Mezatesta 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: Mezzatesta, Malatesta, Manetta, Debates, Testa, Mates, Matta, Maratea

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mezatesta 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 22 census records available for the last name Mezatesta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezatesta 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Mezatesta. 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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There are 9 military records available for the last name Mezatesta. For the veterans among your Mezatesta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezatesta lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Mezatesta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Mezatesta in 1961 was 59, and 74 in 2004.

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