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Mezquita Family History

Mezquita Surname Meaning

Spanish: topographic name from mezquita ‘mosque’ denoting someone who lived in a place where a mezquita is. Compare Mesquita.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Mezquita family from?

You can see how Mezquita families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mezquita family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mezquita family living in Florida. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mezquita's in USA. Florida and 1 other state had the highest population of Mezquita families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 227 census records available for the last name Mezquita. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mezquita 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Mezquita. 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 17 military records available for the last name Mezquita. For the veterans among your Mezquita ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mezquita lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Mezquita life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mezquita in 1967 was 78, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mezquita 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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