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Maestas Family History

Maestas Surname Meaning

Hispanic: unexplained.

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


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Where is the Maestas family from?

You can see how Maestas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maestas family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Maestas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 111 Maestas families living in New Mexico. This was 100% of all the recorded Maestas's in USA. New Mexico had the highest population of Maestas families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maestas 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 did your Maestas ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maestas. 39% of Maestas men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Maestas women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Maestas were Sheep Herder and Teacher.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    39%
  • Farmer
    26%
  • Farm Laborer
    10%
  • Sheep Herder
    4%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Housework
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    15%
  • Teacher
    9%

What Maestas family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Maestas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maestas 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Maestas. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Maestas. For the veterans among your Maestas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maestas lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Maestas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Maestas in 1944 was 62, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maestas 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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