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Mesteller Family History

Mesteller 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: Masteller, Mosteller, Marsteller, Estelle, Mostoller, Steller, Seller

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Where is the Mesteller family from?

You can see how Mesteller families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mesteller family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Mesteller families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Mesteller families living in Minnesota. This was about 67% of all the recorded Mesteller's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Mesteller families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mesteller surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mesteller ancestors do for a living?

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

What Mesteller family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 81 census records available for the last name Mesteller. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mesteller 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Mesteller. 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 28 military records available for the last name Mesteller. For the veterans among your Mesteller ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mesteller lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2000, in the United States, Mesteller life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Mesteller in 1957 was 52, and 95 in 2000.

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