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Mestell Family History

Mestell 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: Meshell, Estell, Gesell, Castell, Stell, Westall, Austell, Mester

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Where is the Mestell family from?

You can see how Mestell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Mestell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Mestell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mestell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mestell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestell 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 43 census records available for the last name Mestell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestell 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Mestell. 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 4 military records available for the last name Mestell. For the veterans among your Mestell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1997, in the United States, Mestell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Mestell in 1966 was 65, and 83 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mestell 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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