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Mestagh Family History

Mestagh Name 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: Murtagh, Mestas, Lestage, Mustafa, Mehta, Mustard, Montag, Mestre

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Where is the Mestagh family from?

You can see how Mestagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestagh family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Mestagh family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Mestagh's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Mestagh families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestagh ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Mestagh ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

What Mestagh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Mestagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestagh 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 36 immigration records available for the last name Mestagh. 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 2 military records available for the last name Mestagh. For the veterans among your Mestagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestagh lifespan?

Between 1984 and 1993, in the United States, Mestagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mestagh in 1984 was 79, and 84 in 1993.

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