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Maestre Family History

Maestre Surname Meaning

Portuguese and Spanish: status name from old Spanish and Portuguese maestre ‘master master craftsman teacher’ (from Latin magister).

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


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Where is the Maestre family from?

You can see how Maestre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maestre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Maestre families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Maestre families living in Channel Islands. This was about 44% of all the recorded Maestre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Maestre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maestre 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 Maestre ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cashier were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Maestre. 100% of Maestre men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Maestre women worked as a Cashier.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cashier
    100%

What Maestre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Maestre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maestre 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Maestre. 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 126 military records available for the last name Maestre. For the veterans among your Maestre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maestre lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Maestre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Maestre in 1965 was 74, and 95 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maestre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maestre 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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