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Maistre Family History

Maistre 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: Maitre, Maestre, Mestre, Maire, Mistry, Mastro, Maisto, Magistro

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Where is the Maistre family from?

You can see how Maistre families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Maistre family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Maistre families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Maistre families living in Channel Islands. This was about 36% of all the recorded Maistre's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands had the highest population of Maistre families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Maistre 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 Maistre ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Maistre. 100% of Maistre women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Maistre family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Maistre. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Maistre 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 589 immigration records available for the last name Maistre. 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 559 military records available for the last name Maistre. For the veterans among your Maistre ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Maistre lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2004, in the United States, Maistre life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Maistre in 1970 was 91, and 83 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Maistre

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Maistre 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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