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Maest Family History

Maest 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: Mast, Maese, Maes, Mest, Maust, Mars, Best, Masse, Oest, Most

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Where is the Maest family from?

You can see how Maest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Maest family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Maest's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Maest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maest 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 70 census records available for the last name Maest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maest 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Maest. 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 7 military records available for the last name Maest. For the veterans among your Maest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maest lifespan?

Average Maest life expectancy in 1988 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maest 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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