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Mestanza Family History

Mestanza 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: Pestana, Costanza, Messana, Mustafa, Mestas, Messina, Menza, Mesman

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Where is the Mestanza family from?

You can see how Mestanza families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestanza family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mestanza families living in Alberta. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mestanza's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Mestanza families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestanza 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 9 census records available for the last name Mestanza. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestanza 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Mestanza. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mestanza. For the veterans among your Mestanza ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestanza lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2004, in the United States, Mestanza life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Mestanza in 1980 was 78, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Mestanza

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestanza 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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