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Mestrovich Family History

Mestrovich 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: Mitrovich, Petrovich, Petrovic, Matkovich, Petkovich, Marovich

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Where is the Mestrovich family from?

You can see how Mestrovich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mestrovich family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Mestrovich families living in California. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mestrovich's in USA. California had the highest population of Mestrovich families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mestrovich surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mestrovich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Longshoreman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mestrovich. 34% of Mestrovich men worked as a Longshoreman. .

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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

  • Longshoreman
    34%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Oyster Fisherman
    23%
  • Welder
    23%
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What Mestrovich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 273 census records available for the last name Mestrovich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mestrovich 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Mestrovich. 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 141 military records available for the last name Mestrovich. For the veterans among your Mestrovich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mestrovich lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Mestrovich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Mestrovich in 1966 was 70, and 83 in 2004.

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