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Mestres Family History

Mestres 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: Mestre, Mestas, Mester, Mesaros, Maestre, Estes, Despres, Mertes

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Where is the Mestres family from?

You can see how Mestres families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestres family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mestres families living in New York. This was about 43% of all the recorded Mestres's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mestres families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestres surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestres ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Bracero was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mestres. 86% of Mestres men worked as a Bracero. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Bracero
    86%
  • Agricultor
    15%
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Census Records

There are 362 census records available for the last name Mestres. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestres 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 515 immigration records available for the last name Mestres. 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 50 military records available for the last name Mestres. For the veterans among your Mestres ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestres lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Mestres life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Mestres in 1964 was 76, and 55 in 2004.

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