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Meester Family History

Meester Surname Meaning

Dutch and Flemish: occupational name for a teacher or lecturer or someone who was master of his craft ultimately from Latin magister.

This surname is also found in northern Germany.

Compare De Meester and Mester.

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


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Where is the Meester family from?

You can see how Meester families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Meester family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Meester families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there was 1 Meester family living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Meester's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Meester families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Meester 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 Meester ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Meester. 100% of Meester 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%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Meester. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Meester 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 856 immigration records available for the last name Meester. 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 312 military records available for the last name Meester. For the veterans among your Meester ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Meester lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Meester life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Meester in 1963 was 52, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Meester 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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