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Mistry Family History

Mistry Surname Meaning

Indian (Gujarat and Mumbai): Gujarati name meaning ‘skilled artisan’ from Portuguese mestre ‘master expert’.

This word has acquired numerous meanings including ‘carpenter, cook, mason, tailor, and teacher’ in the various Indian languages into which it has been borrowed from Portuguese.

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


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You can see how Mistry families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mistry family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Mistry families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 3 Mistry families living in Quebec. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mistry's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Mistry families in 1911.
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What did your Mistry ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Sews was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mistry. 100% of Mistry women worked as a Sews.

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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.

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Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Sews
    100%

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Census Records

There are 519 census records available for the last name Mistry. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mistry 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Mistry. 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 31 military records available for the last name Mistry. For the veterans among your Mistry ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mistry lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Mistry life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Mistry in 1981 was 54, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mistry 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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