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Maestu Family History

Maestu 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, Maisto, Maestre, Maese, Maertz, Maestri, Maes, Mest, Maust

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Where is the Maestu family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maestu 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 12 census records available for the last name Maestu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maestu 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 73 immigration records available for the last name Maestu. 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 Maestu. For the veterans among your Maestu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maestu lifespan?

Between 1993 and 2001, in the United States, Maestu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Maestu in 1993 was 43, and 74 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maestu 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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